Camden Elementary School

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!

PRE-K APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE Applications are available at the Benton County Board of Education office. Your child must live in Benton County and be 4 years old by August 15, 2025. What to bring: • Birth Certificate • Immunization Record • Well Child/Physical Form • Proof of Benton County Residency • Income Documentation: Select Type o 2024 Income Tax o W2 o Pay Stub, or o Student’s TennCare card • Custody Paper or Restraining Order (if applicable) Call (731) 584-6111 for more information.

PRE-K APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR WAITING LIST Applications are available at the Benton County Board of Education office. Your child must live in Benton County and be 4 years old by August 15, 2025. What to bring: • Birth Certificate • Immunization Record • Well Child/Physical Form • Proof of Benton County Residency • Income Documentation: Select Type o 2024 Income Tax o W2 o Pay Stub, or o Student’s TennCare card • Custody Paper or Restraining Order (if applicable) Call (731) 584-6111 for more information.

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!

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.

The Benton County Board of Education has an opening for the Principal at Camden Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants should be endorsed in Administration/Supervision and have three (3) years of experience in actual school work during the four (4) years preceding the date of initial employment in the position (School Board Policy 5.102). Please contact the Director of Schools at 197 Briarwood Avenue, Camden, Tennessee, for further information. Applications will be accepted until May 21, 2025, or until the position is filled.

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!

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

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.

We’re excited to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is just around the corner! Starting on March 25 and running through May 13, our elementary schools throughout the County will be ready to welcome new students. Be sure to check out the flyer for all the details, including dates, locations, and phone numbers to set up your appointment. We can’t wait to start this wonderful journey with you!

We’re excited to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is just around the corner! Starting on March 25 and running through May 13, our elementary schools throughout the County will be ready to welcome new students. Be sure to check out the flyer for all the details, including dates, locations, and phone numbers to set up your appointment. We can’t wait to start this wonderful journey with you!

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.