Report cards are ready to be picked up at Camden Jr. High between 9:00 - 11:00 all week.
Camden Bus 1 will be running 1.5 hours late this afternoon due to a bus driver shortage.
🏀🦁 ATTENTION, FUTURE NBA SUPERSTARS (AND PARENTS WHO JUST WANT TO GET THEM OFF THE COUCH)! 🦁🏀
The 2026–2027 Lion League Basketball season is almost here, and we're looking for our next generation of basketball legends! 🌟
Whether your child is the next Michael Jordan or currently thinks traveling is something you do on vacation, WE WANT THEM ON THE COURT! 😂
🏀 WHO CAN PLAY?
Kids ages 4 through 6th grade!
💰 COST: $50 per player
Includes a team shirt, insurance, medal, and admission! Proceeds benefit the Kim Rushing Memorial Scholarship and CCHS Booster Club.
📅 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20!
🏆 GAMES: Five Saturdays, January 9 through February 6.
📣 PARENTS, A FRIENDLY REMINDER:
The referees are human. The coaches are volunteers. The players are kids. And despite what you may have witnessed from the bleachers, there are no NBA scouts hiding behind the popcorn machine. 🍿😂
We're here to learn, laugh, build confidence, and have FUN!
📲 Scan the QR code on the graphic or register here:
https://forms.gle/zo41drhcRyrLftjx5
Questions? Email david.roberts@bentoncountyschools.org.
🖤💛 LET'S PLAY BALL, LIONS! 🏀🦁
The 2026–2027 Lion League Basketball season is almost here, and we're looking for our next generation of basketball legends! 🌟
Whether your child is the next Michael Jordan or currently thinks traveling is something you do on vacation, WE WANT THEM ON THE COURT! 😂
🏀 WHO CAN PLAY?
Kids ages 4 through 6th grade!
💰 COST: $50 per player
Includes a team shirt, insurance, medal, and admission! Proceeds benefit the Kim Rushing Memorial Scholarship and CCHS Booster Club.
📅 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20!
🏆 GAMES: Five Saturdays, January 9 through February 6.
📣 PARENTS, A FRIENDLY REMINDER:
The referees are human. The coaches are volunteers. The players are kids. And despite what you may have witnessed from the bleachers, there are no NBA scouts hiding behind the popcorn machine. 🍿😂
We're here to learn, laugh, build confidence, and have FUN!
📲 Scan the QR code on the graphic or register here:
https://forms.gle/zo41drhcRyrLftjx5
Questions? Email david.roberts@bentoncountyschools.org.
🖤💛 LET'S PLAY BALL, LIONS! 🏀🦁
🎬🌟 LIGHTS! CAMERA! FLORENCE?! 🌟🎬
Hollywood has its leading men, but Camden Junior High School has Mr. Mark Florence! And for one lucky first-period class, our Director of Schools is about to trade his director's chair for a teacher's desk! 🍎🎥
That's right! Mr. Florence has agreed to step into the classroom and teach the first-period class that raises the most money for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital!
Now, we aren't saying students should empty their piggy banks just to see Mr. Florence tackle a classroom full of junior high students... but we aren't saying they shouldn't, either! 😂
🏆 THE CHALLENGE: Which first-period class can raise the most money?
🎟️ THE GRAND PRIZE: A class taught by Mr. Florence himself!
📅 THE DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
❤️ THE REAL STARS: The children and families served by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
Behind all the Hollywood glitz and friendly competition is a cause that truly matters. Every donation helps support a hospital dedicated to caring for children when they need it most.
So, Camden Junior High, let's make this fundraiser a BOX OFFICE HIT! 🎞️🍿
And Mr. Florence? We hope you've been brushing up on your lesson plans. Those junior high students aren't exactly known for giving standing ovations for homework! 😂👏
Let's give generously, compete kindly, and make a difference!
Hollywood has its leading men, but Camden Junior High School has Mr. Mark Florence! And for one lucky first-period class, our Director of Schools is about to trade his director's chair for a teacher's desk! 🍎🎥
That's right! Mr. Florence has agreed to step into the classroom and teach the first-period class that raises the most money for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital!
Now, we aren't saying students should empty their piggy banks just to see Mr. Florence tackle a classroom full of junior high students... but we aren't saying they shouldn't, either! 😂
🏆 THE CHALLENGE: Which first-period class can raise the most money?
🎟️ THE GRAND PRIZE: A class taught by Mr. Florence himself!
📅 THE DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
❤️ THE REAL STARS: The children and families served by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
Behind all the Hollywood glitz and friendly competition is a cause that truly matters. Every donation helps support a hospital dedicated to caring for children when they need it most.
So, Camden Junior High, let's make this fundraiser a BOX OFFICE HIT! 🎞️🍿
And Mr. Florence? We hope you've been brushing up on your lesson plans. Those junior high students aren't exactly known for giving standing ovations for homework! 😂👏
Let's give generously, compete kindly, and make a difference!
🍁🦃 NOVEMBER IS HERE, AND OUR CALENDAR IS STUFFED! 🦃🍁
Forget the turkey! Have you SEEN everything we've packed into November at Benton County Schools?! 😂
🏀 Basketball games? We've got plenty!
🎶 Music programs, school events, and family fun? Absolutely!
🇺🇸 Honoring our veterans? You bet!
🍪 Cookies, food drives, and Thanksgiving dinners? Now we're talking!
📅 A calendar so full it might need stretchy pants? DEFINITELY! 🤣
And speaking of stretchy pants...
🦃 NOVEMBER 25–27: NO SCHOOL! That's three days to enjoy Thanksgiving, spend time with family, and debate whether the last piece of pie is technically a single serving. 🥧
🍂 Check out our November Activities Calendar and mark those dates! There's a lot happening across our schools, and we don't want you to miss a thing.
📌 Friendly reminder: Activities are subject to change, so keep an eye out for updates!
🖤💛❤️ Benton County Schools
Together We Inspire Excellence!
Forget the turkey! Have you SEEN everything we've packed into November at Benton County Schools?! 😂
🏀 Basketball games? We've got plenty!
🎶 Music programs, school events, and family fun? Absolutely!
🇺🇸 Honoring our veterans? You bet!
🍪 Cookies, food drives, and Thanksgiving dinners? Now we're talking!
📅 A calendar so full it might need stretchy pants? DEFINITELY! 🤣
And speaking of stretchy pants...
🦃 NOVEMBER 25–27: NO SCHOOL! That's three days to enjoy Thanksgiving, spend time with family, and debate whether the last piece of pie is technically a single serving. 🥧
🍂 Check out our November Activities Calendar and mark those dates! There's a lot happening across our schools, and we don't want you to miss a thing.
📌 Friendly reminder: Activities are subject to change, so keep an eye out for updates!
🖤💛❤️ Benton County Schools
Together We Inspire Excellence!
Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Benton County Schools Teachers of the Year! We are proud to recognize these outstanding educators for the difference they make every day in the lives of our students:
William Blow – Camden Junior High School
Wendy Hicks – Big Sandy Elementary School
Jenna Leonard – Briarwood Elementary School
Judy Evans – Holladay Elementary School
Heidi Evans – Camden Elementary School
Cynthia Stigall – Camden Central High School
We are also honored to celebrate alongside Dr. Jim Van Allen of The Energy Bus for Schools®, whose encouragement and leadership continue to inspire positivity, excellence, and purpose in education.
Thank you to these remarkable teachers for the passion, care, and commitment you bring to Benton County Schools. Your work matters, and your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
William Blow – Camden Junior High School
Wendy Hicks – Big Sandy Elementary School
Jenna Leonard – Briarwood Elementary School
Judy Evans – Holladay Elementary School
Heidi Evans – Camden Elementary School
Cynthia Stigall – Camden Central High School
We are also honored to celebrate alongside Dr. Jim Van Allen of The Energy Bus for Schools®, whose encouragement and leadership continue to inspire positivity, excellence, and purpose in education.
Thank you to these remarkable teachers for the passion, care, and commitment you bring to Benton County Schools. Your work matters, and your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
⚽🦁 HEY, FUTURE SOCCER STARS! 🖤💛
Can you kick a soccer ball? ✅
Can you run without tripping over your own feet? 🤔
Can you survive a few minutes without asking what's for lunch? 😂
THEN WE NEED YOU!
🚨 HISTORY IS ABOUT TO BE MADE! 🚨
Camden Junior High is kicking off something BIG! For the FIRST TIME EVER, a school in Benton County is forming a soccer team, and YOU could be part of it!
📅 Friday, November 13th
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Camden Central High School Football Field
⚽ Boys & Girls, Grades 6–8
WHAT TO BRING:
🥅 Shin guards (because your shins have feelings, too!)
👟 Soccer cleats preferred, but tennis shoes work! No toe cleats.
💧 A drink (hydration is important, folks!)
⚽ A size 5 soccer ball if you have one.
No professional contracts. No million-dollar signing bonuses. Just a chance to make history, have some fun, and represent CJH! 🦁
Come show us what you've got!
🖤💛 GO LIONS! LET'S KICK OFF HISTORY! ⚽🔥
Can you kick a soccer ball? ✅
Can you run without tripping over your own feet? 🤔
Can you survive a few minutes without asking what's for lunch? 😂
THEN WE NEED YOU!
🚨 HISTORY IS ABOUT TO BE MADE! 🚨
Camden Junior High is kicking off something BIG! For the FIRST TIME EVER, a school in Benton County is forming a soccer team, and YOU could be part of it!
📅 Friday, November 13th
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Camden Central High School Football Field
⚽ Boys & Girls, Grades 6–8
WHAT TO BRING:
🥅 Shin guards (because your shins have feelings, too!)
👟 Soccer cleats preferred, but tennis shoes work! No toe cleats.
💧 A drink (hydration is important, folks!)
⚽ A size 5 soccer ball if you have one.
No professional contracts. No million-dollar signing bonuses. Just a chance to make history, have some fun, and represent CJH! 🦁
Come show us what you've got!
🖤💛 GO LIONS! LET'S KICK OFF HISTORY! ⚽🔥
Camden bus #29 will be 1.5 hours late this afternoon (October 27, 2026). It will also run 1.5 hours late tomorrow morning and afternoon.
Ben French competed today in the KYA Cross Country State Championship race in Knoxville Tennessee. He finished in the top 100 runners with a time of 12:45.4!
Camden bus #20 will run 1.5 hours late tomorrow morning and afternoon. (October 21, 2026)
🌟🏆 TWO OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES. ONE AMAZING SCHOOL SYSTEM! 🏆🌟
It's time to roll out the black-and-gold carpet as Benton County Schools celebrates two exceptional members of our school family!
🍎 EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Lisa Birdwell
📍 Camden Junior High School
Sometimes, the best endorsements come straight from the students!
When students were asked what they liked about Mrs. Birdwell, one young man didn't hesitate. His answer?
❤️ "EVERYTHING!" ❤️
Well, folks, that's a pretty hard review to beat! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mrs. Birdwell's positive impact clearly reaches beyond the classroom, and we're proud to recognize the difference she makes in the lives of her students!
Mrs. Birdwell is pictured with Camden Junior High School Assistant Principal, Mrs. Gwyn Terry.
👏 SUPPORT PERSONNEL EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Tamara Perry
📍 Camden Central High School
Behind every successful school is an incredible team of people who work tirelessly to help students succeed!
As a teacher assistant at Camden Central High School, Mrs. Perry is an important part of that team. Her dedication, patience, and willingness to support students and teachers help make our schools a better place.
Mrs. Perry is pictured with Family and Community Involvement Coordinator, Mrs. Karen Hudson.
🎉 PLEASE JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING MRS. BIRDWELL AND MRS. PERRY! 🎉
Different roles. Different schools. One shared purpose: making a difference for Benton County's students!
🖤💛 Together we inspire excellence!
It's time to roll out the black-and-gold carpet as Benton County Schools celebrates two exceptional members of our school family!
🍎 EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Lisa Birdwell
📍 Camden Junior High School
Sometimes, the best endorsements come straight from the students!
When students were asked what they liked about Mrs. Birdwell, one young man didn't hesitate. His answer?
❤️ "EVERYTHING!" ❤️
Well, folks, that's a pretty hard review to beat! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mrs. Birdwell's positive impact clearly reaches beyond the classroom, and we're proud to recognize the difference she makes in the lives of her students!
Mrs. Birdwell is pictured with Camden Junior High School Assistant Principal, Mrs. Gwyn Terry.
👏 SUPPORT PERSONNEL EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Tamara Perry
📍 Camden Central High School
Behind every successful school is an incredible team of people who work tirelessly to help students succeed!
As a teacher assistant at Camden Central High School, Mrs. Perry is an important part of that team. Her dedication, patience, and willingness to support students and teachers help make our schools a better place.
Mrs. Perry is pictured with Family and Community Involvement Coordinator, Mrs. Karen Hudson.
🎉 PLEASE JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING MRS. BIRDWELL AND MRS. PERRY! 🎉
Different roles. Different schools. One shared purpose: making a difference for Benton County's students!
🖤💛 Together we inspire excellence!
On Monday (October 19, 2026), the afternoon route of bus #1 will run 1.5 hours late. The morning schedule of bus #1 will run on time tomorrow.
All telephone systems at our schools should be fully operational now. However, we are still having issues at the Central Office. Please continue to call 731.468.4963 to reach us at the Central Office. You may also call any school, and they will relay the message. Thank you for your understanding.
📅 BREAKING NEWS: We’re already planning 2027–2028.
Yes, we know. Some of us are still trying to remember what day it is this week. 😅
The 2027–2028 Benton County Schools Calendar has officially been approved!
Go ahead and save it, screenshot it, print it, stick it on the refrigerator, send it to Grandma, and begin the time-honored tradition of asking:
🏖️ “When is Fall Break?”
🎄 “When does Christmas Break start?”
🌸 “When is Spring Break?”
😳 “Wait... school starts WHEN?!”
We’ve got you covered.
📌 One calendar. An entire school year. Approximately 847 opportunities to ask, “Do we have school tomorrow?”
Benton County Schools
Together we inspire excellence. ⭐
Yes, we know. Some of us are still trying to remember what day it is this week. 😅
The 2027–2028 Benton County Schools Calendar has officially been approved!
Go ahead and save it, screenshot it, print it, stick it on the refrigerator, send it to Grandma, and begin the time-honored tradition of asking:
🏖️ “When is Fall Break?”
🎄 “When does Christmas Break start?”
🌸 “When is Spring Break?”
😳 “Wait... school starts WHEN?!”
We’ve got you covered.
📌 One calendar. An entire school year. Approximately 847 opportunities to ask, “Do we have school tomorrow?”
Benton County Schools
Together we inspire excellence. ⭐
We apologize for the ongoing issues with the telephone repairs. While some schools have returned to service, others, including the Central Office, have not. If you cannot get an answer on the regular line, please call the numbers provided in this post. Thank you for your understanding.
Camden bus #20 will run 1.5 hours late afternoon. (September 30, 2026)
📞 PHONE SYSTEM UPDATE
The regular phone systems at Camden Junior High School and the Benton County Schools Central Office are currently unavailable.
Please use the alternate numbers below until service is restored:
Camden Junior High School: 731-468-0956
Central Office: 731-468-4963
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The regular phone systems at Camden Junior High School and the Benton County Schools Central Office are currently unavailable.
Please use the alternate numbers below until service is restored:
Camden Junior High School: 731-468-0956
Central Office: 731-468-4963
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
📞 SCHOOL PHONE SYSTEM NOTICE
Benton County Schools is currently experiencing a temporary interruption to our regular school phone systems while system upgrades are being completed.
During this time, each school can still be reached using the emergency contact numbers below:
Big Sandy School: 731-468-0931
Briarwood School: 731-468-0954
Camden Elementary School: 731-468-0940
Camden Junior High School: 731-468-0956
Camden Central High School: 731-468-0957
Holladay School: 731-468-0938
We appreciate your patience and understanding while these upgrades are completed. We will provide an update when normal phone service has been restored.
Benton County Schools
The afternoon routes of Camden bus #9 will be 1.5 hours late this week (Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2026). The morning bus schedule for bus #9 will run at the normal time this week.
On Thursday (September 24, 2026), the afternoon route of Camden bus #12 will be 1.5 hours late. The morning bus schedule of bus #12 will run on time tomorrow.