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.
Hey there! Are you ready to hit a home run and join Little League Baseball? It's time to step up to the plate and register for the season. Signups begin on Thursday, February 8 from 4-7 PM, and it's only $40 to join the team. Don't strike out on this amazing opportunity - check out the attachment for all the details. Let's play ball!
Due to bus driver shortage, Bus # 9, Camden route, will be running 90 minutes late this afternoon, Thursday, February 8, and tomorrow morning and afternoon, Friday, February 9. Please call the Benton County BOE office at (731) 584-6111 if you have any questions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Benton County Schools will be OPEN on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, and running on the REGULAR schedule.
Benton County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Benton County Schools will be closed Monday, January 22, 2024.
Benton County Schools will be closed the rest of the week.
EVENT POSTPONED:
The 4-H Public Speaking Contest scheduled for Thur., 01/18 has been postponed due to inclement weather.
The makeup date will be 01/25 OR 02/01. 4-H will provide confirmation as soon as it has been finalized.
Benton County Schools will be closed through Thursday, January 18th.
Due to the prediction of dangerously cold
temperatures and a weather storm warning,
Benton County Schools will be closed
Tuesday, January 16th. Please be safe!
Due to the prediction of dangerous cold temperatures and a weather storm warning, Benton County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 16th.
Please be safe!
The Benton County School System is proud to announce an exciting new initiative that will benefit all students in Benton County. Starting in January 2024, every student in our school system will receive free meals for the remainder of the 2023-2024 academic year.
We believe this program will be a huge success, and we are committed to ensuring that all students have access to healthy and nutritious meals throughout the day. We recognize that many families in our community struggle to make ends meet, and we hope this program will ease some of the financial burdens they face.
To make this program a success, we need the support of everyone in the Benton County community. We encourage parents and guardians to talk to their children about the importance of healthy eating and take advantage of the free meals available to them.
Regrettably, this program will not take care of any existing lunch debt. In addition to direct payments to the school, please consider using the School Cafe app to help settle any outstanding debt and to manage additional funds to cover extras that will be available for students to purchase once those debts have been settled.
We are confident that this initiative will positively impact our students, our schools, and our community as a whole. Thank you for being so supportive, and we look forward to working together to make sure that every student in Benton County has access to the nutrition they need to succeed.
Check out the Benton County Chamber of Commerce's latest tourism video showcasing life here in Benton County. Of course, please share this.
https://youtu.be/9V_dvGBZGU0?si=LpMisxbA8xB10f4D
We have updated the school calendar to reflect that we will be closed on March 5 for the election.
Have a wonderful day!
