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.
Report cards can be picked up at Camden Jr. High beginning Tuesday, May28th 10:00 - 1:00 until Friday, May 31st at noon.
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.
This is a reminder about the 8th-grade Graduation this Saturday, May 11th. Doors open at 1:30, and students will meet in the library. The ceremony will start at 2:00.
Hope to see you there.
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.
Attention 2023-2024 junior high athletes: Remember the Sports Banquet is this Saturday, April 13th, at the CJH gym. Doors will open at 5:30.
Attention: The boys' basketball open gym, scheduled from 3:00 to 4:00 on Friday, April 12th, has been relocated to the gym at Briarwood. Same date and time, but a different location. This open gym is for boys in 5th grade through 7th grade who would like to try out for basketball. Sixth and seventh-grade boys will need a ride to Briarwood. Bus transportation is not available. The open gym is not a requirement to try out.
Camden Bus 15 will be 1 and a half hours late for the AFTERNOON route in Friday, April 12, due to driver shortages. Please direct questions to the Central Office at 731.584.6111.
Camden bus #1 will be 1-1.5 hrs late tomorrow (Thursday, March 28) morning and afternoon due to a bus driver shortage.
Camden bus #12 will be running 1-1.5 hrs late this afternoon (Wednesday, March 27) due to bus driver shortage.
Camden Bus #1 will be running around 1 and half hours late this afternoon (Wednesday, March 27).
Camden bus #1 will be running 1-1.5 hrs late this morning due to a bus driver shortage.