Central High School

Benton County Schools is excited to welcome students back on Wednesday, August 6! (Sorry, kids!) We kindly ask all parents, guardians, and those who drop off or pick up students to please refrain from using cell phones while driving on school property. Your full attention helps keep everyone safe and contributes to a wonderful school year. We truly appreciate your cooperation and support! Thank you for being part of our school community!

Online student registration is open. Please follow the QR code.

Attention all freshmen and new students entering Central High School! An informal event will be held on Friday, July 25, from 9 AM to 11 AM. During this time, you will be able to get your schedule, learn how the lunchroom operates, and participate in various activities. Don't miss out!

The Benton County Community is excited to support its school-aged children as they gear up for a new school year. Join us for a chance to receive free school supplies and a variety of other valuable items, including blood pressure screenings. The event will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Briarwood Elementary School Gym. For more information, please refer to the flyer.

We are in the process of changing our internet service providers, and today we are experiencing some challenges during this transition. As a result, all phones in the schools are currently out of service. If you need to reach any of the schools, please use the following 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 You may also contact the Central Office at the usual number: 731.584.6111. Thank you for your understanding, and have a wonderful day!

Attention Benton County Schools Community!

We want to keep you informed about an important update: tomorrow at 8:00 a.m., we will be upgrading our Internet service to a more reliable provider. This planned outage is essential for enhancing our connectivity and ensuring a better experience for everyone.

While we expect the outage to last no longer than eight hours, please note that all telephone services across the district will also be temporarily unavailable during this time. In the event of an emergency, please don't hesitate to contact the Central Office at 731.468.4963.

Thank you for your understanding as we make these important improvements! Your patience is greatly appreciated!

**Attention High School Students:** We have introduced new courses to our high school class lineup! Please take a moment to follow the link below to express your interest in any or all of these classes. Note that you can only access this site using a valid school-issued email. Thank you! https://forms.gle/igWLznGYf1YX9XvV8

Check out this video of Camden Central High School's 2025 graduation. https://youtu.be/57ksjJzn1g8

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!

Check out this tribute video for the CHS graduating seniors. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_tPDsbZMqQxuyOsLc2g5zgfaLRAgxA1M/view?usp=sharing_eil&ts=68262aae

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Camden Central High School graduation services will be moved indoors. The ceremony starts at 7:30 and doors to the gymnasium will open at 6:00. We are not limiting graduates on the number of guests who can attend; however, please be aware that space will be limited. We want the occasion to be nice for our seniors and their families, so please be considerate. The ceremony will be live streamed on Facebook.

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.

Camden bus #5 will be one and a half hours late this afternoon, Monday, May 12, 2025.

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 Bus 9 is running 30-45 minutes late today, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, due to mechanical issues.

Please help us in celebrating our seniors' accomplishments as they prepare for the next step in their education.

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.