The Midwest Bowl game that was scheduled for Saturday, September 30th, has been canceled.
Tutoring for CJH students will begin on Monday, October 9th, from 3:00 to 4:00. This service will be available Monday - Thursday weekly. Please make sure to pick your child up at 4:00 from tutoring.
Camden Jr. High will be hosting the Midwest Bowl on Saturday, September 30 at 3:00. Come out and support your Camden Jr. High Lions.
The soft lockdown has been cleared.
For precautionary reasons Camden schools are going into a soft lockdown. All student and staff members are safe. We will update when the lockdown is over.
If you need a flu shot, the Benton County School Health Clinic has covered you with extended hours on Oct 10 and Oct 19 (3:00 - 5:30). Head over to the clinic on these days to take advantage of this opportunity.
"Empathy is about listening to and understanding another person’s perspective or feelings. We may not always agree with someone else’s perspective, but we can show our friends respect by listening to them when they share their perspectives." - Capturing Kids Heart
Benton County Schools will be closing at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, September 20 in observation of the funeral of School Board member Mr. Robert Thompson.
The soft lockdown has been cleared due to the fast actions of the Natural Gas company.
For purely precautionary measures, all Camden schools are going into a soft lockdown. There is a natural gas leak off campus that is causing some unpleasant smell in the area.
Camden Bus 9 is running about 30 minutes late due to mechanical problems.
** EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY **
Camden Junior High School is hiring two special education assistants and one night-time custodian. To apply, interested parties should visit the Benton County Board of Education website to find the application at https://www.bentoncountyschools.org/page/employment.
Check out the September activities list for Benton County Schools on the app under the DOCUMENTS section.
If you or your family are enrolled in TennCare, make sure to complete this year's renewal requirements. Follow the QR code on the attached graphic or visit https://tenncareconnect.tn.gov/. Have a great day!
You can use the following URL for a copy of the agenda.
https://www.bentoncountyschools.org/page/board-of-education
Or check out the app under Benton County Schools Documents.
Benton County is under a Excessive Heat Warning thru Friday. We have contacted some of our partners to open up cooling centers.
Big Sandy Senior Citizen Center will be open during normal hours and they will leave a phone number on the door if someone needs a place to cool for awhile.
Camden Senior Citizen Center will be open during normal hours Today and Friday, they will be closed on Thursday.
Camden Police Department will host a cooling center, just contact the dispatcher on duty.
Holladay Church of Christ will be available, just call Wayne Holladay at 731-234-2607.
For additional contact the Benton County EMA at 731-468-4011.
Come out and meet the Lions on Thursday, August 3, 2023, starting at 6 PM on Wright Field. See image for order of events. Go Lions!
Come down to First Baptist Church in Camden for a FREE Shopping Mall event! Families with children in grades PreK-12 are welcome to join us on Sunday, July 23, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the church building. You'll have the opportunity to pick up clothes, backpacks, hygiene products, receive free haircuts, and take home some food boxes. We can't wait to see you there!
Hello there! Have you heard the exciting news? The Benton County Health Clinic is now open and ready to help Benton County School Students with all their health needs. They're even offering booster shots for all 7th graders and vaccines for kindergarteners! Plus, they can do physicals too. To book an appointment, you can give them a call at 731.325.5231. Let's all work towards a healthier and happier future together!
This is a reminder that all student-athletes will be drug tested on Monday, July 17, from 9 AM through 11:30 AM. The screening will take place in the CHS Gym.
