
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.

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.

Camden bus #9 will run an hour & half late this afternoon, Wednesday, April 16, due to bus driver shortage.

Benton County Schools will be dismissing tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16th at 12 pm for the funeral services of Mr. James “Mayo” Hampton.
Please keep the Hampton family and our school family in your prayers.

Camden bus #5 will run an hour & half late tomorrow afternoon, Monday, April 13. The morning route of bus #5 will operate on its normal schedule.

Big Sandy bus #16 will be an hour late and Camden bus #5 will be one and a half hour late this afternoon, Monday, April 7.

Check out the CHS Softball schedule for the remainder of the season.


Here is the Camden Baseball schedule for the rest of the season.


There will be an informational meeting on March 27 at 5 pm in the CHS library for upcoming Juniors and their parents to learn about the Middle College Program through Jackson State. Students must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average to be eligible for the program. Staff from CHS and Jackson State and current middle college students will be available to provide information about the program and answer questions.

Camden bus # 20 will be running one and one half hours late today, Monday, March 3, 2025, in the afternoon.

Due to the tragic passing of one of our school bus drivers, Camden Buses 12 and 25 will be 30 minutes late during the afternoons of Monday, February 24 through Wednesday, February 26, 2025. During this same time, Camden Bus 2's second load will be 30 minutes early.

Benton County Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday, February 20 and 21, 2025. Stay warm and be safe!


Benton County Schools to Hold 8th Grade Orientation
Camden Central High School will begin orientation for the incoming freshmen classes from Big Sandy, Camden Junior High, and Holladay. Parents/guardians will meet in the gym on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:00 p.m.
These are extremely important meetings! A lot of important information concerning the 9th-grade year will be discussed. School counselors will be on hand to distribute the Programs of Study booklet and to schedule classes for the following school year. Various clubs, organizations, and extracurricular activities will be there for demonstrations and explanations. Attendance is a necessary step to a successful high school career. See you there!

Due to the potential for inclement winter weather, Benton County Schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Please stay safe.


Camden bus #5 will be running an hour and a half late tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18, morning and afternoon due to a bus driver shortage.

Camden buses 2 & 5 will be running an hour and a half late this afternoon, Monday, February 10.