The soft lockdown has been cleared due to the fast actions of the Natural Gas company.
For purely precautionary measures, all Camden schools are going into a soft lockdown. There is a natural gas leak off campus that is causing some unpleasant smell in the area.
Camden Bus 9 is running about 30 minutes late due to mechanical problems.
Join the excitement at Holladay Elementary School on September 21 for their yearly Hoopsters Alumni game. The doors will be open at 5:30 PM, and admission is $5. During half-time, the little dribblers will perform, and concessions will be available for purchase. Remember to check out the silent auction baskets, which will help support the basketball teams, cheerleaders, and FCA. Don't miss out on this fantastic event!
Just a quick reminder that the parent-teacher conferences for Camden Central High School are tonight and Tuesday, September 12, from 4-7 PM on both nights. For those with kiddos in grades K-8, their PTC will be on Thursday, October 19, and Tuesday, October 24. Hope to see you there!
** EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY **
Camden Junior High School is hiring two special education assistants and one night-time custodian. To apply, interested parties should visit the Benton County Board of Education website to find the application at https://www.bentoncountyschools.org/page/employment.
Check out the September activities list for Benton County Schools on the app under the DOCUMENTS section.
If you or your family are enrolled in TennCare, make sure to complete this year's renewal requirements. Follow the QR code on the attached graphic or visit https://tenncareconnect.tn.gov/. Have a great day!
Friday night's tickets for the football game at JCM will be available only through GoFan.co.
Due to the forecast of extreme heat, the car wash sponsored by the CHS cheerleaders for Saturday, August 26 has been canceled.
Due to extreme heat concerns, the football game tonight has been moved to 8PM. Go Lions!!
You can use the following URL for a copy of the agenda.
https://www.bentoncountyschools.org/page/board-of-education
Or check out the app under Benton County Schools Documents.
Benton County is under a Excessive Heat Warning thru Friday. We have contacted some of our partners to open up cooling centers.
Big Sandy Senior Citizen Center will be open during normal hours and they will leave a phone number on the door if someone needs a place to cool for awhile.
Camden Senior Citizen Center will be open during normal hours Today and Friday, they will be closed on Thursday.
Camden Police Department will host a cooling center, just contact the dispatcher on duty.
Holladay Church of Christ will be available, just call Wayne Holladay at 731-234-2607.
For additional contact the Benton County EMA at 731-468-4011.
CHS Cheerleaders will have their carwash this Saturday, August 26, from 10-1 at Peststop. Come out and support them!
Big Sandy Bus #4 will be running 1hr & 15 minutes behind schedule in the afternoons all this week.
Hey there! Just wanted to give you a heads-up that the Camden Cheerleaders are hosting a clinic at Briarwood Elementary School on Saturday, August 12th, from 9 AM to 12 PM. It's going to be a really fun event, so be sure to mark your calendar and spread the word!
Come out and meet the Lions on Thursday, August 3, 2023, starting at 6 PM on Wright Field. See image for order of events. Go Lions!
Come down to First Baptist Church in Camden for a FREE Shopping Mall event! Families with children in grades PreK-12 are welcome to join us on Sunday, July 23, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the church building. You'll have the opportunity to pick up clothes, backpacks, hygiene products, receive free haircuts, and take home some food boxes. We can't wait to see you there!
Benton County has released its new website.
CAMDEN, Tenn. (July 19, 2023) – Benton County Schools has launched a new website to increase communication amongst faculty, students, and parents. Through the new site, students can receive notifications directly from teachers. The website can also be used as an app on mobile platforms.
This website grants principals, district administrators, teachers, and staff higher capabilities to communicate more efficiently. Notifications about assignments, due dates, and events will be much more accessible.
“We always strive to find the best platform to convey information to our stakeholders, students, parents, and the broader community,” said Randy Shannon, District Webmaster. “This website version affords us opportunities that past sites did not.”
The State of Tennessee requires all county school systems to have a school district website. This new website will be a central hub for all schools in Benton County for communication and information.
Parents can access this new website at bentoncountyschools.org. They can also download the app from the Apple and Google mobile app stores from a link on the website.
Community members with problems, suggestions, or issues may contact Mr. Shannon at (731) 584-6111 or email randy.shannon@bcos.org.
Benton County Schools operates six schools and the Benton County Career and Technical Center. For more information about these award nominees, contact Mark Florence, Director of Benton County Schools, at (731) 584-6111 or email mark.florence@bcos.org.
Hello there! Have you heard the exciting news? The Benton County Health Clinic is now open and ready to help Benton County School Students with all their health needs. They're even offering booster shots for all 7th graders and vaccines for kindergarteners! Plus, they can do physicals too. To book an appointment, you can give them a call at 731.325.5231. Let's all work towards a healthier and happier future together!
