Due to an emergency, Holladay Bus #48 will run 45 minutes to 1 hour late this afternoon. You are invited to arrange to pick up your child at the school. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Central Office at 731.584.6111. Thank you for your understanding.
Go on a journey into reading this fall! Book packs are on their way to the homes of kindergarten students and teachers through @Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s K-3 Home Library program. Visit BookersTreehouse.org/k3-home-library/resources for more activities related to the books.
Step into the thrilling world of fall sports beyond football. Immerse yourself in the exhilarating atmosphere of Central High School's volleyball team as they compete in hard-hitting, championship-level matches.
The Central High Marching Band, renowned for its exceptional performances, is gearing up for a series of thrilling competitions. The football schedule is provided for your convenience. Have you had the chance to see their striking new uniforms?
Here is the football schedule for the Central High School Lions. The highly anticipated first home game will take place against Bruceton on August 30th, and the action will kick off at 7:00 PM. We are grateful to Patriot Reality for their generous sponsorship of our football seniors for this special photograph!
Would you like to enjoy some old-fashioned school rolls or perhaps some mouth-watering chocolate chip cookies? The CHS student council is currently hosting a fundraiser until August 22, allowing you to purchase 6 of either for just $10.00. You can pick up your order on Thursday, September 5 between 5 PM and 7 PM during a special open house celebrating 100 years of Central High football. See the flyer for more information.
Thanks to Tim Sellers from Prairie Farms for the generous donation of some delicious lemonade to Ms. McDowell's and Ms. Bivens' classes at Briarwood Elementary School.
We are happy to report that the Internet is back up and all telephone lines are operational.
The Internet is down at throughout the District. This also impacts our telephone service. If you have any need to contact us, please call 731.441.9601.
MEET OUR NEW TEACHERS
COACH JACK CROCKER
My name is Jack Crocker, I am from Hollow Rock, TN I graduated from Hollow Rock Bruceton Central High School in 2020. I attended the University of Tennessee at Martin and majored in Special Education. I am the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Camden Junior High. Before coming to Camden, I was at Ridgemont Elementary School in Union City, TN. I am the son of Scot and Maria Crocker and have one brother, Owen Crocker. I am an avid Ohio State fan and enjoy watching basketball and reading in my spare time. I am excited to join the staff here at CJH and look forward to a great year.
MEET OUR NEW TEACHERS
COACH JOHN ROSS HUDSON
My name is John Ross Hudson, I grew up in Paris, TN and graduated in 2004. I then attended Tennessee Tech University, majored in EXPW with a minor in Biology, and played football for four years. After graduating from TN Tech, I moved to Lexington, TN, where I took a teaching and football coaching job at Lexington High School. I taught and coached football there for the last 14 years. I also met my wife, Brooklyn Hudson, while in Lexington. We have two children, Greyde Ross, 8, and Lyndie Brooke, 5. My wife and I are incredibly excited about joining the staff here at Camden Central. In my spare time, I enjoy anything outdoors, watching Auburn football and basketball, watching my kids play sports, and spending time with my family.
MEET OUR NEW TEACHERS
MS. BROOKLYN HUDSON
My name is Brooklyn Hudson. Currently, I am known as the new coach's wife, but soon, most will know me as the loud math teacher. I am married to John Ross Hudson, and we have two kids, Greyde and Lyndie. I completed my undergrad at Union University, graduating with a B.S. in Mathematics, and completed my Master of Education at Union as well. I taught math at Lexington High School for 11 years. It was a great experience to teach at the school where I graduated, but I am so excited for the new adventure of teaching here at Camden. I love students, and I am all about school spirit! Teaching is my passion; I love building student relationships, and my goal is to help each student find their strengths so they can believe in themselves the way I believe in them. Outside the classroom, I love reading, being outside, and spending time with family and friends.
GO LIONS!
MEET OUR NEW TEACHERS
MS. KRISTI HICKS-HALSEY
"I was born and raised in Camden, resided in Huntingdon for 20 years, and finally returned home to Benton County in 2012. I have been working or running a graphic artist business since 1995. Throughout the years, I have accumulated experience in most facets of the craft: newspaper, printing, signs, banners, apparel, and more. I am an ADDA-Certified Digital Designer and will be teaching Digital Design and Advertising at the Career and Technical Center.
I have two daughters and a granddaughter. Tori is a nurse practitioner and lives with her husband, Todd, in Oakland, TN. Kaitlin is an LPN and is the mother of Abby. Abby is nine years old and is in the 4th grade at Briarwood."
This is a reminder about the Benton County School Clinic. More information is available on the flyers. The contact number is 731.325.5321. The Clinic is open from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
The Benton County Board of Education has an opening for a Speech Language Pathologist for the 2024-2025 school year.
For further information, please contact the Director of Schools at 197 Briarwood Avenue, Camden, Tennessee. Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2024, or until the position is filled.
Join us at the Benton County Fair on School Day, Friday, August 9, beginning at 10 AM, for an action-packed day full of exciting activities! See the attached flyer for more details.
Pre-K Applications are still being accepted. Your child must be four years old by August 15, 2024.
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
Pre-K Applications are still being accepted. Your child must be four years old by August 15, 2024.
