Big Sandy Elementary School

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.

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.

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.

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 20th at 3:30 at Camden City Park! Girls need to bring their own equipment and water! Please share!!

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.

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.

The Camden Junior High Softball tryouts are being postponed. A new date will be announced soon.

As we approach the conclusion of this year, it's a great time to start preparing for the next one. I encourage you to review the attached flyer and register your students for the upcoming school year. This opportunity is open to all returning students and those joining us for the first time in grades PreK-12. Let's work together to ensure a smooth transition into the new academic year!

Join the High School Cross Country team! If you're ready to take on the challenge, scan the QR code on the attached flyer to get all the details. Don't miss out—sign-ups are open until May 14!

Camden Junior High Cross Country Tryouts will be on Thursday, May 8, at 4:40 PM at Camden Junior High School. Please read the attached flyer for more information, including contacts.

The Alice in wonderland event has been moved to inside CHS today, Friday, April 25, 2025. Please enter through front doors. The event will be held in the Library and Hallways of the school.

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.

Benton County Schools will be dismissing tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16th at 12 pm for the funeral services of Mr. James “Mayo” Hampton. Please keep the Hampton family and our school family in your prayers.

Big Sandy bus #16 will be an hour late and Camden bus #5 will be one and a half hour late this afternoon, Monday, April 7.

Big Sandy bus 16 will be at least an hour late this morning, Monday, April 7, 2025.

Big Sandy bus #16 will run an hour late this afternoon, Thursday, March 27, due to a bus driver shortage.