The Central Office emergency contact is 731.468.4963. Again, this number is only used during Internet outages. Please add this to the numbers that were posted earlier.
A fiber line has been cut, causing the district’s Internet to go out. This impacts our telephone system. Here are the emergency contact numbers that are in use during these events.
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
These numbers are only operational when our main lines are down. As per our policy, we will let you know when the main numbers are back in service. Thank you for your understanding.
The 4-H Public Speaking Contest, scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025, has been moved to Thursday, January 23. The event will be held at Briarwood Elementary School, with the doors opening at 5:30.
Schools will be opening two hours late on Monday, January 13, 2024. As the following is usually asked during these events, here is an example of how this will impact bus riders. If your bus typically runs at 6:30, it will run at 8:30 tomorrow.
Due to the anticipated severe winter weather conditions, Benton County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025. Please stay safe and plan accordingly.
Benton County Schools will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, for the funeral services of Mrs. Brenda Pafford, a long-time school employee.
Get ready for a magical evening with Santa! Join us on December 14 at Birdsong Drive-In, kicking off the festivities at 4 PM. Bring your family and friends for fun activities, and don’t miss the free showing of The Polar Express at 6 PM! It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Check out the flyer for all the details. We can't wait to see you there!
Briarwood Elementary School will be on its regular schedule on Tuesday. However, the Health Clinic will still be closed.
Due to mechanical issues with the heating system at Briarwood School, there will be no school on Monday, December 2nd at Briarwood School only. This includes the Health Clinic. All other Benton County Schools will run on their normal schedule.
Due to damage to the main water line servicing the city of Camden, there will be no school Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Please call 731-468-4963 should you have any issues and need to speak with the Central Office. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The Internet is down for the district and has disabled the telephone system. While we are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, we wanted to inform you of the situation.
Big Sandy Bus #16 will be about an hour late for the morning route.
Big Sandy Bus #4 will be one hour late in the morning, and all Big Sandy buses will be carrying a double load tomorrow afternoon to cover Bus #4. Expect delays in the afternoon if your child rides Bus #4.
If you want to get a flu shot, today is a great day to do so. The clinic is open to all Benton County Schools staff and students from 3 PM to 5:30 PM for these shots today.
There will be school Friday, September 27. Someone thought it would be funny to sow the seeds of chaos and fabricate a message saying school was canceled. You can always know if a post is real by checking our app or website.
The Internet and telephone system are down across the district. Please direct emergency inquires to 731.441.9601. We apologize for any inconvenience.
A big round of applause to the exceptional Big Sandy School A-Team! These dedicated students consistently go above and beyond in their efforts to showcase the numerous captivating activities taking place at our school. Their hard work and commitment are truly appreciated. Thank you, A-Team, for your outstanding contribution!
Please take note of this critical announcement from Sheriff Jeff Cassidy, President of the TN Sheriff's Association, regarding school threats.
We have received several concerns about a social media post tonight regarding a potential threat at Camden High. The Benton County School system and local law enforcement agencies are actively and thoroughly investigating the allegations.
There is no evidence of a threat against any Benton County school at this time. However, as a precaution, law enforcement will be present in increased numbers at schools tomorrow.