The basketball season is officially underway at Holladay School, and the Tornadoes are bringing plenty of hustle, heart, and TORNADO PRIDE to the hardwood!
The newly refinished floor at T. Hudson Memorial Gym was shining brightly as the Holladay Tornadoes opened their week with two home games. At center court, the painted Tornado mascot looked fierce and ready for action as the Lady Tornadoes and Tornadoes took on a pair of tough opponents.
On Monday, September 28, Holladay welcomed the Big Sandy Red Devils. Both the girls’ and boys’ teams hit the court ready to work. The Tornadoes hustled, played together, and gave it their all, but when the final whistle sounded, both Holladay teams came up short against the Red Devils.
Thursday night brought another opportunity to hit the hardwood as the Tornadoes faced the Frank Hughes Lions. And if there is one thing Holladay School is never short on, it’s school spirit! Students, teachers, and staff showed their support by wearing red and filling the gym with Tornado pride.
The Lady Tornadoes showed plenty of grit during a challenging game against the Lions. They battled hard from start to finish, but Frank Hughes came away with the win.
The Tornadoes also faced a tough battle against the Lions. After making some adjustments at halftime, Holladay came back onto the court ready to make some noise. The Tornadoes came out shooting in the third quarter and knocked down some nice shots, giving the home crowd plenty to cheer about. In the end, however, the Lions claimed the victory.
While the scoreboard may not have gone Holladay’s way this week, the season is just getting started! Every game is another opportunity to learn, improve, work together, and grow stronger as a team.
So grab your red, bring your loudest cheers, and come out to support these tiny but mighty teams! The Holladay Tornadoes may be small in size, but they are BIG in TORNADO PRIDE!
Keep hustling, Tornadoes! The best is yet to come!
Yes, we know. Some of us are still trying to remember what day it is this week. 😅
The 2027–2028 Benton County Schools Calendar has officially been approved!
Go ahead and save it, screenshot it, print it, stick it on the refrigerator, send it to Grandma, and begin the time-honored tradition of asking:
🏖️ “When is Fall Break?”
🎄 “When does Christmas Break start?”
🌸 “When is Spring Break?”
😳 “Wait... school starts WHEN?!”
We’ve got you covered.
📌 One calendar. An entire school year. Approximately 847 opportunities to ask, “Do we have school tomorrow?”
Benton County Schools
Together we inspire excellence. ⭐
The regular phone systems at Camden Junior High School and the Benton County Schools Central Office are currently unavailable.
Please use the alternate numbers below until service is restored:
Camden Junior High School: 731-468-0956
Central Office: 731-468-4963
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Pre-K is more than learning letters, numbers, and colors. It's where friendships begin, confidence grows, and curious minds discover that every day can be an adventure. From story time and songs to hands-on learning and plenty of smiles, our classrooms are designed to help children build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.
If your child will be 4 years old by August 15, 2026, now is the time to apply. Simply stop by the Benton County Board of Education Office with the required documents listed in the flyer, and our team will be happy to help guide you through the application process.
📞 Have questions? Give us a call at (731) 584-6111.
🍎 Every great journey begins with a single step... and this one just might lead to a lifetime of learning. We can't wait to meet our newest Benton County students! 💙💛
📞 SCHOOL PHONE SYSTEM NOTICE
Benton County Schools is currently experiencing a temporary interruption to our regular school phone systems while system upgrades are being completed.
During this time, each school can still be reached using the emergency contact numbers below:
Big Sandy School: 731-468-0931
Briarwood School: 731-468-0954
Camden Elementary School: 731-468-0940
Camden Junior High School: 731-468-0956
Camden Central High School: 731-468-0957
Holladay School: 731-468-0938
We appreciate your patience and understanding while these upgrades are completed. We will provide an update when normal phone service has been restored.
Benton County Schools
The Benton County Board of Education will meet Thursday, October 1, at 6:00 PM at the Board of Education Support Center.
Our regular monthly meetings are normally held on the first Monday of the month. However, with Fall Break beginning Monday, October 5, the October meeting has been moved up a few days.
📍 Board of Education Support Center
📅 Thursday, October 1
🕕 6:00 PM
Please help us spread the word about the schedule change, and we hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fall Break!
Holladay School was buzzing with excitement on Tuesday, September 15, as students welcomed some very special guests for a “GRANDparent Celebration”!
The hallways and cafeteria were filled with colorful decorations and special creations made by students to celebrate Grandparents’ Day. The festive atmosphere made it clear that grandparents were in for a special day at Holladay School!
Following lunch, grandparents joined their grandchildren for a reception in the school cafeteria. Grade-level groups attended at different times, giving students the opportunity to proudly host their grandparents and enjoy some special time together.
The serving tables were filled with delicious treats, including donuts, cookies, pretzels, and brownies. Holladay BETA students helped make the celebration extra special by serving grandparents and their grandchildren.
With tables filled with smiles, sweet treats, and plenty of conversation, the reception provided a wonderful opportunity for grandparents and grandchildren to enjoy some food, fellowship, and quality time together.
But the celebration didn’t end there! After the reception, grandparents were invited to visit their grandchildren’s classrooms for a tour and a chance to see where their students spend their school days.
After school, grandparents were invited back at 4 pm for "Reading and Donuts" with the Grands. Students could spend time reading to their grandparents, taking AR tests, and earning AR points. Snacks were enjoyed by all as well!
At Holladay School, family and school go hand in hand, and this special celebration was a wonderful reminder of the important role grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren. It was a GRAND day at Holladay School!
There’s something pretty special about seeing grandparents walk through the doors of Camden Elementary! ❤️
During the week of September 8, CES celebrated our grandparents by inviting them into the school to meet their grandchildren’s teachers, enjoy classroom activities, pose for a few family pictures, and, most importantly, make memories together. Judging by these smiles, we’d say the assignment was completed with flying colors! 😊
And the family connection doesn’t stop there.
📚 Camden Elementary is putting an extra spotlight on reading literacy this year! Beginning this month and continuing during the third week of each month, CES teachers will share special read-aloud stories that students and families can enjoy together at home.
Be sure to visit the Camden Elementary Facebook page and the Benton County Schools website to catch our teachers reading some of their favorite books. Students can listen, enjoy the story, and then put those reading skills to work by taking an AR test on the book!
🎥 And don’t miss the monthly Cub Press Video! Our young reporters will help share what’s happening around CES and give everyone a glimpse of what students have been learning and doing. These Cubs may be young, but they’re already discovering that their voices can inform, inspire, and make a difference.
From grandparents making memories in our classrooms to teachers sharing stories and students stepping in front of the camera, Camden Elementary is bringing generations together through family, literacy, and learning. 🦁📖❤️
Great memories. Great stories. Growing voices. That’s CES!
Camden Jr. High celebrated some seriously impressive attendance during a special assembly, recognizing 126 students AND 37 faculty/staff members for achieving PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the entire month of August! 🎉
That means no sleeping through the alarm. No mysteriously disappearing on a Monday. No deciding the bed was just too comfortable. 😂
163 Lions showed up. Every. Single. Day.
And that deserves to be celebrated!
Congratulations to our students, faculty, and staff for setting the standard and proving that success starts with simply showing up. 💛🖤
Attend Today. Achieve Tomorrow.
Way to go, Lions! 🦁👏
Saturday, our Holladay BETA Club showed exactly what those words mean.
These students rolled up their sleeves and spent the day helping clean up a community member’s yard as part of 1 Community 1 Heart. They worked hard, worked together, and put service into action. And they weren’t alone. Our parents jumped right in and worked alongside them!
BETA is about more than achievement. It’s about leadership, character, service, and making your community better because you are part of it.
Saturday, our Tornadoes did just that. 🌪️❤️
We are incredibly proud of these students, thankful for the parents who pitched in, and grateful for a community where people still show up for one another.
One project. One team. One community. One heart. ❤️
Tornadoes Take the Court—and the Crowd—by Storm!
The Holladay School Drama Club/Choir (under the direction of Angel Green and Judy Evans) got the night started by singing the 'Alma Mater' and 'America the Beautiful'.
There was no shortage of Tornado pride at T. Hudson Memorial Gym in Holladay, TN, on Thursday, September 10, 2026, as Holladay fans filled the stands for the annual “Meet the Tornadoes” Hoopsters basketball game! The evening brought together players, cheerleaders, families, alumni, and fans for a fun-filled night celebrating the start of another exciting basketball season.
Fans had the opportunity to meet the 2026-27 girls’ and boys’ basketball teams, coached by Hunter Baker, along with this year’s Holladay Tornadoes cheerleaders.
The Lady Tornadoes were first to take the court, facing off against alumni and parents in four quarters of basketball fun. From tip-off until the final buzzer, the gym was filled with laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of Tornado spirit. The Lady Tornadoes battled their way to a victory, giving their fans plenty to cheer about!
At halftime, the Tornadoes cheerleaders, coached by Macy Furr, took the floor and entertained the crowd with an energetic performance.
Then it was time for the Tornadoes boys to take on the alumni. The boys’ game brought a little extra intensity as the competition heated up. Dads especially enjoyed the chance to lace up their shoes and go head-to-head with their sons! When the final whistle sounded, the Tornadoes claimed the victory to cap off a great night of basketball.
A silent auction was also held throughout the evening, with proceeds benefiting the basketball teams, cheerleaders, and FCA.
“Meet the Tornadoes” was more than just a basketball game—it was a celebration of the people who make Holladay athletics special. The gym was filled with smiles, laughter, competition, and the unmistakable sound of Tornado pride!
A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who came out to support the Holladay Tornadoes, participated in the games, cheered from the stands, and contributed to the silent auction. Holladay is proud of its Tornadoes, and there is plenty of excitement ahead for the 2026-27 season!
