🌟 BIG DREAMS START WITH LITTLE STEPS! 🌟

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! 💙💛
3 months ago, Randy Shannon
PreK Flyer
**📍 Family Adventure Alert!**

Parents, consider this your official permission slip to start daydreaming. 😄

The school calendar isn't just full of dates. It's full of opportunities to unplug, pile into the car, argue over the playlist, stop for snacks you definitely didn't plan to buy, and make memories your family will be laughing about for years.

From long weekends and Fall Break to Winter Break, Spring Break, and the first glorious day of summer, we've turned this year's calendar into your **Family Adventure Planner**. Whether you're headed to the Great Smoky Mountains, Discovery Park of America, Reelfoot Lake, Dollywood, a Tennessee State Park, or just Grandma's house for homemade biscuits, every break is another chance to spend time together.

No passport required. Just a little planning... and maybe an emergency bag of trail mix.

So grab a pen, gather the family, and start filling in those adventure boxes. The best vacations aren't always the farthest away. Sometimes they're just a tank of gas, a scenic back road, and a cooler full of sandwiches.

Here's to discovering new places, trying new things, and making 2026-2027 a school year filled with learning **and** unforgettable family memories.

**Happy planning, safe travels, and remember... the homework can wait until after the ice cream stop. 🍦🚗**
3 months ago, Randy Shannon
Family Planner
**🚨 Community Alert: A Pride gathering has been scheduled. 🚨**

Local experts predict an unusual concentration of black and gold at **Tommy Richardson Stadium** on **Monday, August 10**. 🦁

Expected conditions include:

* 📣 Excessive cheering
* 🏈 Football players trying to look serious
* 😄 Proud parents pretending they *aren't* taking 437 photos
* 🌭 Hot dogs disappearing at an alarming rate
* 🍧 Happy Camper Snowballs helping everyone survive the August heat
* 💛 Future Lions dreaming about the day they'll wear the black and gold

Come meet the **Camden Junior High and Camden Central High School football teams**, **both cheer squads**, and the coaches who are already counting down to kickoff.

Whether you're a lifelong Lion, a future Lion, or just someone who never says no to a hot dog and a snowball, there's a place for you in the Pride.

📅 **Monday, August 10**
🕕 **6:00 PM**
📍 **Tommy Richardson Stadium**

Bring your family, bring your friends, and bring your Lion spirit.

Just one friendly warning... if you leave yelling "GO LIONS!" all the way home, that's completely normal. 🦁💛🖤
3 months ago, Randy Shannon
Meet the Lions Flyer
🚸 Public Service Announcement from Benton County Schools 🚸 Just when the alarm clock thought it had won… 📚 School starts TOMORROW! We’ll hit the books Monday through Wednesday, then take a quick timeout: 🗳️ Thursday, August 6: No school for Election Day. 🎡 Friday, August 7: No school for Fair Day. It’s almost like the calendar is easing everyone back into the school routine… kind of like dipping your toes into the pool before cannonball season. 😄 As buses roll, backpacks bounce, and lunchboxes make their triumphant return, please watch for school buses, slow down in school zones, and give yourself a few extra minutes during the morning and afternoon commute. A little patience goes a long way toward keeping everyone safe. Here’s to an outstanding 2026-2027 school year filled with learning, laughter, new friendships, and great memories. We can’t wait to welcome our students back! Have a safe week, enjoy the long weekend, and let’s make this the best school year yet! 🦁📚🍎
3 months ago, Randy Shannon
start of school flyer
Holladay School teachers participated in incident command drills and school bus evacuation training as part of our School Safety Professional Development. Homeland Security Agent Jason Lowery presented various safety scenarios for teacher groups to discuss and problem-solve. Bus driver Sherry Sigler brought her bus so teachers could practice the available exits in case of an emergency and brainstorm different safety scenarios that might occur during bus transportation. Teachers are working to prepare for back-to-school next week.
3 months ago, Randy Shannon
Holladay Bus Safety Training
🚨 Public Service Announcement 🚨 Has your vehicle forgotten what color it is? 🤔 Is there enough pollen on your hood to plant a garden? 🌼 Can your neighbors write “Wash Me!” in the dust? ✍️ If you answered “yes” to any of these questions…we have good news! 🫧 The CHS Cheerleaders are ready to rescue your ride! 🦁 Swing by the Pest Stop on Saturday, August 1, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and let our cheerleaders turn your dusty, dirty, bug-covered vehicle back into something you’re proud to park in the driveway. 💛 Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated, and every dollar helps support our CHS Cheerleaders throughout the year. So grab your car, truck, SUV, or that vehicle you’ve been pretending isn’t dirty…we promise not to judge. (Well…maybe just a little. 😉) 📍 Pest Stop 📅 Saturday, August 1 🕙 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Come dirty. Leave sparkling. Support our Lions! 🖤💛🦁
3 months ago, Randy Shannon
car wash flyer
🍎 A Moment of Pride for Benton County Schools! 🍎 

The Benton County Board of Education is proud to congratulate Sarah Comuzie of Camden Central High School on being named a 2026-2027 Tennessee Teacher of the Year Finalist! This prestigious recognition is awarded to educators who exemplify excellence in the classroom, demonstrate outstanding leadership, and make a lasting impact on the lives of their students and school communities. Being selected as one of Tennessee’s finalists is an extraordinary accomplishment and a reflection of Sarah’s dedication to her students, her colleagues, and the teaching profession. Sarah’s passion for education and commitment to helping every student succeed represent the very best of Benton County Schools. Her recognition shines a spotlight not only on her outstanding work, but also on the culture of excellence found throughout our district. Please join us in congratulating Sarah on this well-deserved honor. We are incredibly proud to have her representing Camden Central High School, Benton County Schools, and our community on the state level. Congratulations, Sarah! Your Benton County family is cheering you on every step of the way.
3 months ago, Randy Shannon
Sarah Comuzie Teacher of the Year Finalist
💧 BIG NEWS, CJHS: Water is officially invited to class. 😄 Camden Jr. High students may bring a water bottle to help stay hydrated throughout the school day, but before your bottle starts planning its first day of school, there are a few rules: 💧 Water only. Your Mountain Dew does not become water just because you put it in a water bottle. Nice try. 👀 Clear bottles only. If we can’t see through it, it doesn’t make the cut. 🔒 Bring a lid. We’re hydrating students, not Chromebooks. 🚫 No flipping, tossing, spraying, or bottle gymnastics. Your water bottle has not been accepted into the circus. 🧼 Keep it clean and keep it with you. Bring your bottle. Drink your water. Follow the rules. And remember: Hydrated brains make better decisions. 💧🧠 Please review the flyer for the full Camden Jr. High School Water Bottle Policy before sending your student and their new hydration sidekick off to school! 🦁🖤💛
3 months ago, Randy Shannon
water bottle flyer
**Stay Connected with Benton County Schools: Just Two Apps to Keep You Informed**

At Benton County Schools, we want communicating with your child's school to be as simple and convenient as possible. To help eliminate confusion about which app to use, families only need **two apps** to stay connected with everything happening in our schools.

📚 **ParentVUE (NEW)**
ParentVUE is your source for student information. Through ParentVUE, you can:
• View your child's class schedule
• Check grades and report cards
• Monitor attendance
• Access important student information

📱 **The Benton County Schools (BCOS) App**
Many of you already use the BCOS App to receive district and school announcements, weather-related closures, and other important updates. Now, the app has been enhanced with **Rooms**, making communication even easier.

With **Rooms**, you can securely communicate with your child's teachers and coaches directly within the BCOS App. Instead of wondering which messaging app a classroom, team, or club is using, you'll have one convenient place for school communication.

Our goal is simple: **less confusion, better communication, and stronger connections between home and school.**

If you already have the BCOS App installed, watch for your invitation to activate **Rooms**. If you're new to either app, we encourage you to download both ParentVUE and the Benton County Schools App so you'll have everything you need to stay informed and engaged throughout the school year.

Thank you for partnering with Benton County Schools. We appreciate the opportunity to work together in supporting the success of every student.
3 months ago, Randy Shannon
Two Apps graphic
🦁 WARNING: You may experience unexpected side effects after attending the Camden Central High School All-Class Reunion!

Possible symptoms include:
📚 Saying, "Remember when..."
😂 Laughing until your sides hurt.
🏈 Reliving Friday night football victories.
📸 Digging through old yearbooks looking for embarrassing hairstyles.
🎓 Discovering your "high school rival" is now one of your favorite people.
🤔 Wondering how everyone else still looks 25.
☕ Needing coffee the morning after because you stayed too late catching up.

Whether you graduated in the '50s, '80s, or just a few years ago, this is your chance to come home, reconnect with classmates, and celebrate what it means to be a Camden Lion.

🗓 Friday, September 25
🏈 Homecoming Weekend
🦁 Camden Central High School All-Class Reunion

Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't wait too long. We can't promise your old locker combination will still work, but we can promise plenty of stories, smiles, and memories.

Once a Lion. Always a Lion. 💛🖤

#CamdenCentral #CamdenLions #AllClassReunion #OnceALionAlwaysALion #Homecoming2026
3 months ago, Randy Shannon
All-Class Reunion Flyer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Amy Davis, Principal

Holladay School

Holladay School Elementary Beta Club/Beta Members Compete at National Beta Convention

Nashville, TN, June 21-22, 2026 – National Beta members from Holladay School recently participated in the 2026 National Beta Convention held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Students joined thousands of Beta members from across the United States to celebrate academic achievement, leadership, character, and service while competing in a variety of national competitions. During the convention, members from Holladay School earned recognition in the following events: 2-Dimensional Design-6th place in the nation; 3-Dimensional Desing-3rd place in the nation!

National Convention provides opportunities for students in grades 4-12 to showcase their talents through individual and team competitions, leadership experiences, service initiatives, networking opportunities, and educational programming. The annual event brings together top-performing students who have advanced through state conventions and earned the opportunity to compete on the national stage.

The 2026 National Beta Convention, themed "Wired for Success," welcomed thousands of attendees for a week of competition, celebration, and student achievement.

Holladay School Principal Amy Davis joined BETA members Anslee Davis, Helen Galvis-Giminez, and Isabella Costenbader along with their families for a fun two days at National BETA! Elementary BETA members from Holladay also enjoyed a night at the Grand Ole Opry (at a discounted rate) hosted specifically for Elementary BETA students.

With more than 500,000 active members and 14,000 clubs nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. National Beta promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. National Elementary Beta includes grades 4-5, National Junior Beta includes grades 6-8, and National Senior Beta includes grades 9-12. Visit betaclub.org for more information.
3 months ago, Randy Shannon
Holladay Beta Club post
🦁 **LIONS, ASSEMBLE!** 🦁 Who needs sleep when you can have SNOWBALLS and SHOULDER PADS at midnight?! 🏈✨ That's right, Lion Pride — we're kicking off football season the ONLY way we know how: LOUD, PROUD, and WAY past our bedtime. 🌙 📅 **July 26–27** ⏰ **10:30 PM** (yes, PM — the moon will be our stadium lights) 📍 **On the Football Field** Come watch our boys hit the field for their FIRST padded practice at 12:00 AM sharp — because apparently our Lions do their best roaring when the rest of the county is snoring. 😴➡️😱 🍧 Happy Camper snowballs on deck ✨ Glow sticks, light-up footballs & tattoos from our cheerleaders 🖤💛 Wear your Black & Gold and bring those chants! We've got ONE TEAM, ONE PRIDE, and approximately ZERO chill. **The Lions are ready... are YOU?** (Coffee is optional. Team spirit is NOT.) ☕🦁 #MidnightMadness #LionPride #OneTeamOneRoar #WhoNeedsSleep ***
4 months ago, Randy Shannon
Midnight Madness Flyer
Benton County Schools is excited to share that parent-teacher communication is moving to Rooms, a secure tool built into the Apptegy district app. Rooms gives families one convenient place to receive classroom updates and message teachers, eliminating the need to juggle multiple apps.
With Rooms, parents and guardians can:
• Send and receive secure, two-way messages with teachers and staff.
• View classroom announcements, reminders, and shared materials in the app.
• Receive messages by app notification, email, or text, with automatic translation available for preferred languages.
In the coming days, families will receive an email and/or text invitation from Apptegy to join Rooms and connect to their student. Once your account is set up, open the Benton County Schools app and tap Rooms to see your child’s classes and messages.
4 months ago, Randy Shannon
Rooms Flyer
Students will eat free for both breakfast and lunch for the entire 2026–2027 school year in Benton County Schools. This applies to all enrolled students, every school day. Families do not need to complete a meal application for their child to receive free meals. For more information, including menus and serving times, please contact your child’s school or visit the Benton County Schools website.
4 months ago, Randy Shannon
Free Breakfast Lunch Flyer
Here are two calendars for the beginning of the school year. School starts August 3.
4 months ago, Randy Shannon
2026-2027 School Year Calendar
Open House Schedule
📣 Important Update for Benton County Schools Families!

ParentVUE and StudentVUE have a new web address!

If you access your student's attendance, grades, schedules, assignments, or other important school information through Synergy, please update your bookmarks and begin using our new URL:

🔗 https://tn-ben-psv.edupoint.com/

Whether you're a parent staying connected or a student keeping up with assignments and grades, this is now the official online portal for Benton County Schools' student information system.

✅ ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to:
• Monitor attendance
• View grades and assignments
• Receive important school information

✅ StudentVUE allows students to:
• Check grades
• View class schedules
• Track assignments and attendance

For additional information about Benton County Schools, our schools, and district programs, visit:
🌐 www.bentoncountyschools.org

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with other Benton County Schools families. Thank you for helping us keep everyone connected! 💙⭐💛
4 months ago, Randy Shannon
URL Update Flyer
📚😳 Wait... already?!
Wasn't it just yesterday that we were saying, "This summer is going to last forever!"?
Now the calendar is giving us the look, the school supply aisles have taken over every store, and somehow backpacks are replacing beach bags.
It must be time to start checking off those school supply lists! ✏️🎒📓
The 2026-2027 Benton County Schools Suggested Supply Lists are now available to help your family get a head start before the first bell rings.
So grab the crayons, glue sticks, folders, tissues... and maybe one extra cup of coffee for yourself. ☕😉
Here's to an amazing school year just around the corner. We can't wait to welcome our students back!
4 months ago, Randy Shannon
Kindergarten List
Grades 6-8 List
5th Grade List
4th Grade List
3rd Grade List
2nd Grade List
1st Grade List
🍎✏️ Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is STILL OPEN at Holladay School! ✏️🍎

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before August 15, 2026? If so, it's time to get them registered for an exciting year of learning, growth, and new adventures!

✅ Registration is completed online through your ParentVUE account. Once your information has been submitted, a member of our school staff will contact you to schedule any additional screening appointments.

📋 Please have the following documents ready to upload or bring with you:
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• 2026 Physical
• Tennessee Shot Record
• Proof of Residency
• Custody paperwork or restraining order (if applicable)

Need help?
📞 Call 731-584-6874 to schedule an appointment or ask questions.

🔹 Already have a ParentVUE account? Use your existing username and password to begin registration.
🔹 New to Benton County Schools or need to create an account? Visit www.bcos.org/online-reg/new-student and follow the instructions to create a new ParentVUE account.

🎒 Don't wait! Give your child a great start by registering for kindergarten today. We can't wait to welcome our newest students to the Holladay School family! 💙📚✨
5 months ago, Randy Shannon
Holladay Registration Flyer
Attention all students who completed the Medical Assisting course at the Career and Technical Center. If you would like to retake the Medical Assisting certification exam, we will offer it again at the high school. The exam will be given on June 23 at 10:00 AM in Mrs. Vance's classroom. You must log in to your AMCA candidate account and click "Registration" in the left-side menu. Under "Eligible for Retake," you can complete the registration and receive the reduced rate. You MUST register before June 9 to be eligible to retake the exam.
5 months ago, Randy Shannon
Medical Retake Flyer
All children entering 7th grade in Tennessee must show proof of a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) booster vaccination. This is required prior to starting their 7th-grade year.

Your child will need an up-to-date TN Certificate of Immunization by the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. This certificate must include all past immunizations as well.

Please bring a copy of your child's updated TN immunization record to their school after they receive their TDAP booster. Talk to your child’s doctor, nurse, or clinic about any other recommended vaccines.

Exceptions will be granted to any student whose parent/guardian files a signed, written statement that required vaccinations conflict with religious practices. If the exception is due to medical reasons, a written statement from the student’s doctor will be required to excuse them from immunizations.

The Benton Co. School Health Clinic is now open, and kindergarten immunizations and TTDAP boosters are available. Feel free to call to make an appointment for your child to receive their vaccine (731-325-5231).

PLEASE NOTE: The Clinic closes Friday, May 22, 2026, and will reopen Monday, July 20, 2026, for the new school year

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the school nurse at your child’s school.
5 months ago, Randy Shannon
TDAP Booster letter