Benton County Schools will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, for the funeral services of Mrs. Brenda Pafford, a long-time school employee.
Camden bus #13 will be an hour and a half late tomorrrow morning. The afternoon route will operate on the normal schedule.
Camden bus #5 will be running an hour and half late this afternoon (Wednesday, December 11).
Get ready for a magical evening with Santa! Join us on December 14 at Birdsong Drive-In, kicking off the festivities at 4 PM. Bring your family and friends for fun activities, and don’t miss the free showing of The Polar Express at 6 PM! It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Check out the flyer for all the details. We can't wait to see you there!
Camden Bus 25 will be one and one half hours late this afternoon due to driver shortage.
Briarwood Elementary School will be on its regular schedule on Tuesday. However, the Health Clinic will still be closed.
Due to mechanical issues with the heating system at Briarwood School, there will be no school on Monday, December 2nd at Briarwood School only. This includes the Health Clinic. All other Benton County Schools will run on their normal schedule.
Due to damage to the main water line servicing the city of Camden, there will be no school Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Please call 731-468-4963 should you have any issues and need to speak with the Central Office. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The Internet is down for the district and has disabled the telephone system. While we are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, we wanted to inform you of the situation.
Camden bus #9 will run an hour and a half late Tuesday afternoon due to a bus driver shortage. The morning route of bus #9 will be operating on the normal schedule.
Camden bus 1 will be an hour and half late this morning.
Miss Emma Pierce, a senior at Camden Central Highschool, joined Governor Bill Lee along with other State Representatives and Commissioners to honor all Tennesseans who have served in the United States Armed Forces on November 07, 2024, at the Governor’s Veteran Day Ceremony near the State Capital in Nashville, TN. She read her essay, “What the Flag Means to Me”. Veterans Day holds a special place in her heart, being her grandfather served and is buried at the State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Cross Roads. They also recognized five state employees nominated by their department who do exceptional work in state government. She is the daughter of Michael and Emily Pierce, both of Camden, TN.
Camden Elementary School proudly honors the unsung heroes of our school system: our custodians. These dedicated individuals take immense pride in ensuring that our school remains a clean and welcoming student environment. The pictures reflect their genuine care for the boys and girls they help prepare for a bright future. The students hold a special appreciation for their custodians. Thank you to each of our custodians for your unwavering commitment and hard work.
Camden Elementary School is excited to announce its upcoming online art show, from November 4 to November 18. This event will showcase our students' incredible creativity and talent, featuring a diverse range of artwork that reflects their unique perspectives and skills. We invite families, friends, and the community to explore the virtual gallery and celebrate the artistic achievements of our young creators. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information and links to access the art show. Don’t miss this opportunity to support and enjoy our students' creativity!
Big Sandy Bus #16 will be about an hour late for the morning route.
Mrs. Haley Brooke McDowell and Mrs. Tracy Bivens' classes completed a "surgical rotation" to review the skills learned in the Human Body Unit. Each station was medically themed and included pronoun review, attaching prefixes to root words, using context clues, identifying text features, using microscopes, playing operations, and a sensory table to see similarities between fruits and body organs.
Overall, the students had a good day!
Tomorrow afternoon Camden bus #29 will run and hour and a half late due to a bus driver shortage.
Big Sandy Bus #4 will be one hour late in the morning, and all Big Sandy buses will be carrying a double load tomorrow afternoon to cover Bus #4. Expect delays in the afternoon if your child rides Bus #4.
If you want to get a flu shot, today is a great day to do so. The clinic is open to all Benton County Schools staff and students from 3 PM to 5:30 PM for these shots today.
