🍁🦃 NOVEMBER IS HERE, AND OUR CALENDAR IS STUFFED! 🦃🍁

Forget the turkey! Have you SEEN everything we've packed into November at Benton County Schools?! 😂

🏀 Basketball games? We've got plenty!

🎶 Music programs, school events, and family fun? Absolutely!

🇺🇸 Honoring our veterans? You bet!

🍪 Cookies, food drives, and Thanksgiving dinners? Now we're talking!

📅 A calendar so full it might need stretchy pants? DEFINITELY! 🤣

And speaking of stretchy pants...

🦃 NOVEMBER 25–27: NO SCHOOL! That's three days to enjoy Thanksgiving, spend time with family, and debate whether the last piece of pie is technically a single serving. 🥧

🍂 Check out our November Activities Calendar and mark those dates! There's a lot happening across our schools, and we don't want you to miss a thing.

📌 Friendly reminder: Activities are subject to change, so keep an eye out for updates!

🖤💛❤️ Benton County Schools
Together We Inspire Excellence!
about 13 hours ago, Randy Shannon
November Activities
Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Benton County Schools Teachers of the Year! We are proud to recognize these outstanding educators for the difference they make every day in the lives of our students:

William Blow – Camden Junior High School
Wendy Hicks – Big Sandy Elementary School
Jenna Leonard – Briarwood Elementary School
Judy Evans – Holladay Elementary School
Heidi Evans – Camden Elementary School
Cynthia Stigall – Camden Central High School

We are also honored to celebrate alongside Dr. Jim Van Allen of The Energy Bus for Schools®, whose encouragement and leadership continue to inspire positivity, excellence, and purpose in education.

Thank you to these remarkable teachers for the passion, care, and commitment you bring to Benton County Schools. Your work matters, and your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
1 day ago, Randy Shannon
Teachers of the Year

🌟🏆 TWO AMAZING TEACHERS. TWO DIFFERENT CLASSROOMS. ONE SHARED PASSION FOR STUDENTS! 🏆🌟

It's time to celebrate excellence across Benton County Schools! From last week, we're shining the spotlight on two outstanding educators who are making a difference in the lives of their students every single day!

🧪🔬 EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Callie Wofford
📍 Camden Central High School

Who says chemistry is just about elements, equations, and reactions? The best chemistry happens when a great teacher connects with her students!

Mrs. Wofford brings science to life in her chemistry classroom, helping students discover, question, and explore the world around them.

We think we've discovered the perfect formula:

❤️ Passion + Dedication + Great Teaching = Mrs. Wofford!

Mrs. Wofford is pictured with Camden Central High School Assistant Principal, Mrs. Erica Lynch.

🌪️📚 EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Reagan Rumsey
📍 Holladay Elementary School

First grade is where big dreams begin with little steps, and Mrs. Rumsey is helping her students take those steps every day!

From learning to read and build confidence to discovering how much they can achieve, first-grade teachers lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

And judging by the smiling faces surrounding Mrs. Rumsey, there's plenty of joy in her classroom! ❤️

Mrs. Rumsey is pictured with Holladay Elementary School Principal, Mrs. Amy Davis, and some very proud first graders!

🎉 PLEASE JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING MRS. WOFFORD AND MRS. RUMSEY! 🎉

From the periodic table to learning our ABCs, these two educators remind us that great teaching makes a difference at every age and every stage.

Different schools. Different grade levels. One incredible mission: inspiring the next generation!

🖤💛❤️ Together we inspire excellence!

1 day ago, Randy Shannon
Reagan Rumsey
Callie Wofford
The wait is over, Picture Day portraits are now available to view and order online.


Visit cady.com/pictureday to access your student's gallery, explore package options, and place an order.


We hope these photos help you celebrate and remember this school year.
1 day ago, Randy Shannon
Picture Day
Camden bus #29 will be 1.5 hours late this afternoon (October 27, 2026). It will also run 1.5 hours late tomorrow morning and afternoon.
11 days ago, Randy Shannon
🖤💛 SENIOR NIGHT AT CAMDEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL! 🦁🏈 Tonight, we celebrate our seniors and the families who have supported them every step of the way! We look forward to recognizing these outstanding students as they take the field for this special occasion. 📣 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIOR PARENTS: ⏰ 5:45 PM: Parents of seniors should arrive no later than 5:45 PM. 📍 Where to Gather: Please meet in the area where our cheerleaders normally cheer during the game. 🎓 When to Join Your Senior: Once you see your child line up for the ceremony, please go to them. ⭐ 6:00 PM: Senior Night festivities begin! We are excited to honor our seniors and celebrate the memories, accomplishments, and traditions that make Camden Central High School so special. Once a Lion, Always a Lion! 🖤💛
15 days ago, Randy Shannon
senior night
‼️Senior Picture Remake Information‼️

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not be able to take Senior Pictures today. It will now be rescheduled for Monday, October 26. Your appointment time will stay the same and everything will be transferred to the new day. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact Andrea Needham at 731-584-7254 if there are any issues with the new date.
17 days ago, Randy Shannon
Senior Picture Remake
Camden bus #20 will run 1.5 hours late tomorrow morning and afternoon. (October 21, 2026)
17 days ago, Randy Shannon
On Monday (October 19, 2026), the afternoon route of bus #1 will run 1.5 hours late. The morning schedule of bus #1 will run on time tomorrow.
19 days ago, Randy Shannon
📢 SENIOR ACT RETAKE UPDATE | CAMDEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 🖤💛

Great news, Lions! 🦁

The internet connectivity issues have been resolved, and the Senior ACT Retake has been rescheduled for TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 14!

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026

🥞 Senior Breakfast: Seniors will enjoy their Senior Breakfast in the morning before testing.

📝 ACT Retake: Testing will take place following breakfast.

🚗 Early Dismissal: Seniors will be permitted to leave school after completing the ACT, provided they have a signed parent permission form.

We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we worked through the connectivity issues.

Let's get a good night's rest, enjoy breakfast, and finish strong tomorrow!

🖤💛 Good luck, Class of 2027! Go Lions! 🦁
25 days ago, Randy Shannon
ACT rescheduled
📢 IMPORTANT ACT TESTING UPDATE Camden Central High School students and families: Due to unexpected internet connectivity issues, the ACT scheduled for today, Tuesday, October 13, has been postponed. We understand the importance of this assessment and apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause. 📅 A new testing date will be announced as soon as scheduling arrangements have been finalized. We appreciate the patience, understanding, and flexibility of our students, families, and staff as we work to reschedule the assessment. 🖤💛 Camden Central High School | Go Lions!
25 days ago, Randy Shannon
ACT announcement
All telephone systems at our schools should be fully operational now. However, we are still having issues at the Central Office. Please continue to call 731.468.4963 to reach us at the Central Office. You may also call any school, and they will relay the message. Thank you for your understanding.
about 1 month ago, Randy Shannon
📅 BREAKING NEWS: We’re already planning 2027–2028.
Yes, we know. Some of us are still trying to remember what day it is this week. 😅

The 2027–2028 Benton County Schools Calendar has officially been approved!

Go ahead and save it, screenshot it, print it, stick it on the refrigerator, send it to Grandma, and begin the time-honored tradition of asking:

🏖️ “When is Fall Break?”
🎄 “When does Christmas Break start?”
🌸 “When is Spring Break?”
😳 “Wait... school starts WHEN?!”

We’ve got you covered.

📌 One calendar. An entire school year. Approximately 847 opportunities to ask, “Do we have school tomorrow?”

Benton County Schools
Together we inspire excellence. ⭐
about 1 month ago, Randy Shannon
2027-2028 District Calendar
We apologize for the ongoing issues with the telephone repairs. While some schools have returned to service, others, including the Central Office, have not. If you cannot get an answer on the regular line, please call the numbers provided in this post. Thank you for your understanding.
about 1 month ago, Randy Shannon
Emergency Numbers
Camden bus #20 will run 1.5 hours late afternoon. (September 30, 2026)
about 1 month ago, Randy Shannon

📞 SCHOOL PHONE SYSTEM NOTICE

Benton County Schools is currently experiencing a temporary interruption to our regular school phone systems while system upgrades are being completed.

During this time, each school can still be reached using the emergency contact numbers below:

Big Sandy School: 731-468-0931
Briarwood School: 731-468-0954
Camden Elementary School: 731-468-0940
Camden Junior High School: 731-468-0956
Camden Central High School: 731-468-0957
Holladay School: 731-468-0938

We appreciate your patience and understanding while these upgrades are completed. We will provide an update when normal phone service has been restored.

Benton County Schools

about 1 month ago, Randy Shannon
School Emergency Numbers
The afternoon routes of Camden bus #9 will be 1.5 hours late this week (Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2026). The morning bus schedule for bus #9 will run at the normal time this week.
about 1 month ago, Randy Shannon
On Thursday (September 24, 2026), the afternoon route of Camden bus #12 will be 1.5 hours late. The morning bus schedule of bus #12 will run on time tomorrow.
about 1 month ago, Randy Shannon
📅 PLEASE NOTE: OCTOBER SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE

The Benton County Board of Education will meet Thursday, October 1, at 6:00 PM at the Board of Education Support Center.

Our regular monthly meetings are normally held on the first Monday of the month. However, with Fall Break beginning Monday, October 5, the October meeting has been moved up a few days.

📍 Board of Education Support Center
📅 Thursday, October 1
🕕 6:00 PM

Please help us spread the word about the schedule change, and we hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fall Break!
about 1 month ago, Randy Shannon
School Board Meeting Change
On Monday (September 21, 2026), the afternoon route of Camden bus #12 will be 1.5 hours late. In addition, the afternoon routes of Camden bus #15 will be 1.5 hours late this upcoming week. The morning bus routes will run at their normal times.
about 2 months ago, Randy Shannon