Tennessee's traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies, and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
During this time, clothing, school supplies, and computers may be purchased tax-free. Certain restrictions apply. Items sold online are also eligible. They must be purchased for personal use, not for business or trade.
For more information, go to TNtaxholiday.com.
Due to the State Primary and County General Election and a recommendation from local and state law enforcement officials, the first day of school for students has been moved to Friday, August 2, 2024. This will be a full day of school. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your support.
Please call the Benton County Board of Education at (731) 584-6111 if you have any questions.
Mark Florence, Director of Schools
Benton County Schools is proud to welcome its new teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. They are actively engaging in training today and tomorrow to prepare for a great school year!
Check out the 2024-2025 School Supply list for grades K-8 at https://www.bentoncountyschools.org/o/bcs/page/students-and-families or on the school app under DOCUMENTS on the Benton County Schools site.
Pre-K Applications are still available.
VPK Family Satisfaction Survey
The annual Voluntary Pre-K family satisfaction survey is now available for families to complete until June 15, 2024.
Please complete the survey if your child was in Mrs. Holly Maddox or Mrs. Beth Allen's class in the 23-24. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Pre-K Applications are still available.
Pre-K Applications are still available.
Pre-K Applications are still available.
Families of students on the list to attend Summer Camp have been receiving phone calls with information concerning transportation and camp dates. If you signed your student up by the deadline and have not received a call, please contact the Benton County Board of Education at 731-584-6111 as soon as possible for confirmation.
Camden Bus 1 will be running 1 1/2 hours late today due to driver shortages. School ends today at 11am. Please direct calls to the Central Office at 731.584.6111.
Go on a journey into reading this summer! Book packs are on their way to the homes
of rising 1st through 3rd graders @Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s K-3 Home
Library program. Visit BookersBookClub.org/Activities for more activities related to
the books. #BookersBookClubTN #StoptheSlideTN
Are you interested in your 4-year-old attending preschool at Camden Elementary?
Applications are available at the Benton County Board of Education office and Camden Elementary, Big Sandy School, and Holladay School. You must live in Benton County; your child must be four by August 15, 2024. Call 584-6111 if you have questions. Come by and apply!
What to bring:
Birth Certificate
Immunization Record
Well Child/Physical Form
Proof of Benton Co. Residency (electric, gas, or water bill)
2023 Income tax, W2, pay stub, or student's TennCare card
Custody Papers or restraining order (if applicable)
Hope to see you there.
Are you interested in your 4-year-old attending preschool at Camden Elementary?
Applications are available at the Benton County Board of Education office and Camden Elementary, Big Sandy School, and Holladay School. You must live in Benton County; your child must be four by August 15, 2024. Call 584-6111 if you have questions. Come by and apply!
What to bring:
Birth Certificate
Immunization Record
Well Child/Physical Form
Proof of Benton Co. Residency (electric, gas, or water bill)
2023 Income tax, W2, pay stub, or student's TennCare card
Custody Papers or restraining order (if applicable)
UPDATE: Camden bus #1 will be 1.5 hrs late tomorrow morning and afternoon due to a bus driver shortage.
Camden bus #1 will be 1.5 hrs late getting home today, Thursday, April 18, due to a bus driver shortage this afternoon. Please direct questions to the Central Office at 731.584.6111.
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 #1 will be at least an hour late due to a bus driver shortage. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to school. Please call the Central Office at 731.584.6111 with any questions.
Camden Bus # 2 will be running 1 and a half hours late on Wednesday, April 17 for the AFTERNOON route due to driver shortages.