Get ready! The upcoming tax-free weekend is happening from Friday, July 25, to Sunday, July 27, and we’re excited to help you prepare. We've got the school supply lists ready for students from kindergarten through 8th grade—making your shopping trip a breeze! Just a quick heads-up: high school students don’t have a grade-level supply list. To make things even easier, several vendors will be handing out free school supplies and more at the Briarwood Elementary School Gym on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Mark your calendar! School kicks off with a full day of classes on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. We're here to support your back-to-school plans and can't wait to see you at the events! You can also get a PDF of the list by going here: https://5il.co/1ywtw
Come join us for a fun and exciting open house at Holladay School on July 31, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the school gym! It’s a great opportunity to meet our wonderful teachers and take a peek into the classrooms. We can't wait to see you there and share all the amazing things happening at our school!
The Benton County Community is excited to support its school-aged children as they gear up for a new school year. Join us for a chance to receive free school supplies and a variety of other valuable items, including blood pressure screenings. The event will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Briarwood Elementary School Gym. For more information, please refer to the flyer.
We are in the process of changing our internet service providers, and today we are experiencing some challenges during this transition. As a result, all phones in the schools are currently out of service. If you need to reach any of the schools, please use the following emergency phone numbers:
- Big Sandy: 731-468-0931
- Briarwood: 731-468-0954
- Camden Elementary: 731-468-0940
- Camden Junior High: 731-468-0956
- Camden Central High: 731-468-0957
- Holladay: 731-468-0938
You may also contact the Central Office at the usual number: 731.584.6111.
Thank you for your understanding, and have a wonderful day!
Please join us Friday, July 11, from 4-7:30 PM for a benefit meal for Krystal (Markham) Terry. The cost per plate is $8.00. See the flyer for more information.
Attention Benton County Schools Community!
We want to keep you informed about an important update: tomorrow at 8:00 a.m., we will be upgrading our Internet service to a more reliable provider. This planned outage is essential for enhancing our connectivity and ensuring a better experience for everyone.
While we expect the outage to last no longer than eight hours, please note that all telephone services across the district will also be temporarily unavailable during this time. In the event of an emergency, please don't hesitate to contact the Central Office at 731.468.4963.
Thank you for your understanding as we make these important improvements! Your patience is greatly appreciated!
We want to keep you informed about an important update: tomorrow at 8:00 a.m., we will be upgrading our Internet service to a more reliable provider. This planned outage is essential for enhancing our connectivity and ensuring a better experience for everyone.
While we expect the outage to last no longer than eight hours, please note that all telephone services across the district will also be temporarily unavailable during this time. In the event of an emergency, please don't hesitate to contact the Central Office at 731.468.4963.
Thank you for your understanding as we make these important improvements! Your patience is greatly appreciated!
PRE-K APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
Applications are available at the Benton County Board of Education office. Your child must live in Benton County and be 4 years old by August 15, 2025.
What to bring:
• Birth Certificate
• Immunization Record
• Well Child/Physical Form
• Proof of Benton County Residency
• Income Documentation: Select Type
o 2024 Income Tax
o W2
o Pay Stub, or
o Student’s TennCare card
• Custody Paper or Restraining Order (if applicable)
Call (731) 584-6111 for more information.
**Attention High School Students:**
We have introduced new courses to our high school class lineup! Please take a moment to follow the link below to express your interest in any or all of these classes. Note that you can only access this site using a valid school-issued email. Thank you! https://forms.gle/igWLznGYf1YX9XvV8
PRE-K APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR WAITING LIST
Applications are available at the Benton County Board of Education office. Your child must live in Benton County and be 4 years old by August 15, 2025.
What to bring:
• Birth Certificate
• Immunization Record
• Well Child/Physical Form
• Proof of Benton County Residency
• Income Documentation: Select Type
o 2024 Income Tax
o W2
o Pay Stub, or
o Student’s TennCare card
• Custody Paper or Restraining Order (if applicable)
Call (731) 584-6111 for more information.
Check out this video of Camden Central High School's 2025 graduation. https://youtu.be/57ksjJzn1g8
Exciting news from the Benton County School Health Clinic! We'll be open until May 23rd and ready to assist with sports physicals, immunizations, sick visits, and anything else you might need. Mark your calendars—we'll return for the new school year on July 21st!
We wish everyone a fun, safe, and healthy summer break as we wrap up the school year! Don't forget to check out the attached letter about the required vaccinations for students entering 7th grade next year. Let's get ready for a fantastic new school year together!
Camden Junior High softball tryouts will be Monday the 19th at 3:30 at Camden City Park! Girls need to bring their own equipment and water! Please share!!
Check out this tribute video for the CHS graduating seniors. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_tPDsbZMqQxuyOsLc2g5zgfaLRAgxA1M/view?usp=sharing_eil&ts=68262aae
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Camden Central High School graduation services will be moved indoors. The ceremony starts at 7:30 and doors to the gymnasium will open at 6:00. We are not limiting graduates on the number of guests who can attend; however, please be aware that space will be limited. We want the occasion to be nice for our seniors and their families, so please be considerate. The ceremony will be live streamed on Facebook.
The Internet is down at the schools. Our usual telephone numbers are not working as a result. Here are the emergency contact numbers for each school and the Central Office. Big Sandy : 731-468-0931 Briarwood: 731-468-0954 Camden elementary: 731-468-0940 Camden junior high: 731-468-0956 Camden Central high: 731-468-0957 Holladay: 731-468-0938 Central Office: 731-468-4963 We will let you know when normal operations resume.
Due to a bus driver shortage we will have 3 buses delayed this afternoon, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Camden buses #12 & #5 will be 1.5 hrs late and Big Sandy bus #16 will be an hour late.
Big Sandy bus #16 will run at least 45 minutes late tomorrow morning, Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Camden bus #5 will be one and a half hours late this afternoon, Monday, May 12, 2025.
Big Sandy bus #16 will be at least 45 minutes late tomorrow, Monday, May 12, 2025.
Benton County 4-H is organizing a Wildlife Day Camp for grades 4-8 on Friday, June 27, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park. The cost to attend is $25, which includes lunch. For more information and to sign up, please refer to the attached flyer, which includes a QR code.
