Tennessee's traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies, and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
During this time, clothing, school supplies, and computers may be purchased tax-free. Certain restrictions apply. Items sold online are also eligible. They must be purchased for personal use, not for business or trade.
For more information, go to TNtaxholiday.com.
Due to the State Primary and County General Election and a recommendation from local and state law enforcement officials, the first day of school for students has been moved to Friday, August 2, 2024. This will be a full day of school. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your support.
Please call the Benton County Board of Education at (731) 584-6111 if you have any questions.
Mark Florence, Director of Schools
Benton County Schools is proud to welcome its new teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. They are actively engaging in training today and tomorrow to prepare for a great school year!
Check out the 2024-2025 School Supply list for grades K-8 at https://www.bentoncountyschools.org/o/bcs/page/students-and-families or on the school app under DOCUMENTS on the Benton County Schools site.
Pre-K Applications are still available.
Pre-K Applications are still available.
Pre-K Applications are still available.
Pre-K Applications are still available.
Families of students on the list to attend Summer Camp have been receiving phone calls with information concerning transportation and camp dates. If you signed your student up by the deadline and have not received a call, please contact the Benton County Board of Education at 731-584-6111 as soon as possible for confirmation.
Go on a journey into reading this summer! Book packs are on their way to the homes
of rising 1st through 3rd graders @Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s K-3 Home
Library program. Visit BookersBookClub.org/Activities for more activities related to
the books. #BookersBookClubTN #StoptheSlideTN
Are you interested in your 4-year-old attending preschool at Camden Elementary?
Applications are available at the Benton County Board of Education office and Camden Elementary, Big Sandy School, and Holladay School. You must live in Benton County; your child must be four by August 15, 2024. Call 584-6111 if you have questions. Come by and apply!
What to bring:
Birth Certificate
Immunization Record
Well Child/Physical Form
Proof of Benton Co. Residency (electric, gas, or water bill)
2023 Income tax, W2, pay stub, or student's TennCare card
Custody Papers or restraining order (if applicable)
Hope to see you there.
Are you interested in your 4-year-old attending preschool at Camden Elementary?
Applications are available at the Benton County Board of Education office and Camden Elementary, Big Sandy School, and Holladay School. You must live in Benton County; your child must be four by August 15, 2024. Call 584-6111 if you have questions. Come by and apply!
What to bring:
Birth Certificate
Immunization Record
Well Child/Physical Form
Proof of Benton Co. Residency (electric, gas, or water bill)
2023 Income tax, W2, pay stub, or student's TennCare card
Custody Papers or restraining order (if applicable)
Over the last couple of weeks, we have observed several people on their cellular devices in school zones and the parent pick up lines. This is a violation of Tennessee State law, and School Resource officers have issued a few warning citations.
We have been informed that School Resource Officers will begin issuing actual citations in the near future.
For the safety of our students, staff, and everyone in these areas, please do not use your cellular device in school zones or parent pick up lines.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Camden Bus 5 will not run this afternoon due to driver shortages. Please make arrangements to pick your child up. Direct questions to The Central Office at 731.584.6111.
Big Sandy Bus 16 is not running today in the morning or afternoon due to driver shortages. We apologize for the short notice. We announced this as soon as we knew about it. Please direct any questions to the school.
Hey there! Exciting news for all the incoming freshmen from Big Sandy, Camden Junior High, and Holladay -- Benton County is all set to welcome you to your new high school! To kick things off with a bang, we'll host an orientation program at Camden Central High School in the gym on Monday, March 25th, at 6:00 p.m. You want to attend this meeting as it will be chock-full of important information about your 9th-grade year. Trust us, attending this event is the first step towards an outstanding high school experience.
Not only will you get to meet your counselors and schedule appointments for individual meetings, but you'll also get to interact with representatives from various sports teams, clubs, and organizations. This is your chance to get involved in school activities and make new friends.
So mark your calendars and come along with your parents or guardians. Remember, attendance is the key to success. We can't wait to see you there!
We are excited to announce that telehealth services are now available at our Holladay and Big Sandy schools! This new service allows us to provide medical care to students who cannot visit the clinic in person.
Using Tytocare devices, our providers can remotely listen to a student's heart and lungs, just like in an in-person visit with a stethoscope. Additionally, our providers can assess skin issues and look in ears and throats if needed. Our school nurses also have Strep and COVID/Flu tests available during these clinic visits.
This technology allows our providers to deliver high-quality medical care to our students conveniently and safely. With telehealth, students with transportation issues or feeling too sick to come into the clinic can still receive the care they need.
To schedule a telehealth or any other appointment, call the clinic during our hours of operation, from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, at (731) 325-5231. Our team can answer any questions about this new service and the other services available through our clinic.
We look forward to continuing to provide top-notch medical care to our students and their families.
The following is from IperionX regarding a scholarship opportunity for our seniors:
"IperionX is thrilled to offer three (3) $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Benton, Henry, and Carroll County, Tennessee. These scholarships are intended to support West Tennessee students in their STEM-related higher-education studies in the 2023-24 academic year. Students may utilize these funds to pursue higher-education STEM-related studies in college, university, technical, or trade school.
As a company committed to fostering growth and development in the communities we serve, we're thrilled to be able to support the next generation of STEM leaders. We look forward to seeing the impact these talented students will make in the years to come."
Benton County Schools will be starting two hours late on Tuesday, February 13.