Camden Elementary School

Benton County Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to severe weather conditions. We urge everyone to prioritize safety during this challenging weather.

We are pleased to report that thanks to the prompt response and dedication of Benton County Electric System, power has been restored to all schools.

Camden Elementary, Camden Junior High, and Camden Central High School are currently experiencing a power outage. Benton County Electric is aware of the situation and is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Due to a bus driver shortage, Camden bus #9 will run 1-1.5 hours late tomorrow morning and afternoon (January 22, 2026). If you are needing to make alternate transportation arrangements you may call 731-584-6111

With a major winter storm approaching, we encourage everyone to download the school app from your app store (Benton County Schools - TN). While we still use Facebook, the quickest way to get accurate, reliable updates about the school system is through the app.

Due to a bus driver shortage, Camden bus #9 will run 1.5 hours late tomorrow afternoon (January 21st). The morning route of bus #9 will run on the normal schedule. If you are needing to make alternate transportation arrangements, you may call 731-584-6111

Due to a bus driver shortage, Camden bus #12 will run 1-1.5 hours late tomorrow, January 13th. Also, the afternoon route of Camden bus #2 (2nd load) will also run 1-1.5 hours late. If you need to make alternate transportation arrangements, you may call 731-584-6111.

Due to a bus driver shortage, Camden bus #12 will run 1-1.5 hours late tomorrow, January 12th. The afternoon route of Camden bus #2 (2nd load ) will also run 1-1.5 hours late tomorrow. If you are needing to make alternate transportation arrangements, you may call 731-584-6111

Please take a moment to read this important message from Director Florence.

During the January 2026 meeting, the School Board made a change to the calendar to close schools on May 5, thanks to the primary elections. You'll find a copy of the updated calendar attached, and more copies are available on the app and website for your convenience.

Due to the thick fog across the county, schools will open two hours later today. If your child's bus usually arrives at 7, it will now come at 9. Please stay safe, as there have already been accidents caused by the fog.

Wishing everyone a joyful, safe, and relaxing holiday season filled with warmth and cheer! We’re excited to welcome our wonderful students back on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, for a brand-new year of learning and adventure. Teachers, we know you’ve been busy too, so get ready to return on Monday, January 5, 2026. Enjoy the festivities, and see you all soon!

The Elves have officially left the shelf! 🎄🏠

We’ve heard of "Elf on the Shelf," but at Camden Elementary, we prefer "Administrators on the Eaves!"

Our students got a massive holiday surprise this morning when they spotted some very familiar faces keeping a watchful eye from the rooftop. A huge shoutout to our incredible admin team for braving the heights and the chilly air to make sure our students started their day with literal "high" spirits!

There is truly no limit to what our staff will do to bring a smile to these kids' faces. ❤️❄️

#CamdenElementary #ElfOnTheShelf #SchoolMagic #AboveAndBeyond #HolidaySpirit

The morning and afternoon routes of buses 55, 20 & 29 will be running 1-1.5 hours late on Monday, December 15, 2025 due to a bus driver shortage. If you are needing to make alternate transportation arrangements, you may call 731-584-6111

We are pleased to recognize Mrs. Glenda Hicks as Camden Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Hicks is known for her imaginative lessons, caring support, and the strong connections she fosters with her students. This distinction acknowledges the positive influence she has on both our district and our school community. Join us in honoring Mrs. Hicks for her unwavering commitment and the enthusiasm she brings to our classrooms each day.

The morning and afternoon routes of Camden Bus #25 will be running 1-1.5 hours late tomorrow (December 12, 2025) due to a bus driver shortage. If you are needing to make alternate transportation plans, you may call 731-584-6111

Camden bus 25 is running around 30 minutes late this morning, Thursday, December 11, 2025.

It’s disappointing to say that tonight’s cookies and milk with Santa at Camden Elementary School is canceled. The threat of bad weather has everyone concerned, and we’d rather keep everyone safe. Hopefully, Santa can find time in his busy North Pole schedule to join us another day for some fun, cookies, and milk.

To ensure everyone's safety amid the forecasted bad weather, Benton County Schools will open two hours late tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025. If your student usually catches the bus at 6:45 AM, please note the new pickup time will be 8:45 AM. Thank you so much for your understanding and support as we prioritize the safety of all our students.

Due to a bus driver shortage, we will have a few changes to some bus schedules for next week. On Monday, November 24th, bus 4, 24 & 55 will be running at least 1-1.5 hrs late on their morning & afternoon routes. On Monday morning, bus #5 will also be running 1.5 hrs late, but will be on schedule that afternoon. Buses 4 & 55 will also run 1.5 hrs late on Tuesday, November 25th. If you are needing to make alternate transportation arrangements, you may call 731-584-6111. Remember, there will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday due to Thanksgiving.