Dear Parents/Guardians,
Due to a new law, parental/guardian consent is mandatory for all students to receive care from any school nurse. Please sign and return the consent form as soon as possible. A copy is being sent home with all students today. It can also be accessed via the website at https://5il.co/2ufgf or through the app (Nurse Consent 2024-2025) in the documents folder.
Please use this link to see our "Red Devil Report" presented by some of our outstanding students!
https://5il.co/2u0hf
You may have to copy and paste the URL into your browser!
Go on a journey into reading this fall! Book packs are on their way to the homes of kindergarten students and teachers through @Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s K-3 Home Library program. Visit BookersTreehouse.org/k3-home-library/resources for more activities related to the books.
We are happy to report that the Internet is back up and all telephone lines are operational.
The Internet is down at throughout the District. This also impacts our telephone service. If you have any need to contact us, please call 731.441.9601.
This is a reminder about the Benton County School Clinic. More information is available on the flyers. The contact number is 731.325.5321. The Clinic is open from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Join us at the Benton County Fair on School Day, Friday, August 9, beginning at 10 AM, for an action-packed day full of exciting activities! See the attached flyer for more details.
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)