March 13, 2014
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Comments Off on Benson crowns its 2014 Rose Festival Princess
Jasmin McKenzie was selected as Benson’s 2014 Rose Festival Princess. She is a four sport athlete who is interested in pursuing psychology. You can read The Oregonian’s article, complete with a video interview of Ms. McKenzie here. Benson had a … Continue reading
March 7, 2014
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Benson Robotics Team #267 has advanced the the super regional competition, to be held in Sacramento, CA March 20-22, 2014. They need to raise $4,000 to cover entrance fees and travel expenses. You can help them get there by donating … Continue reading
March 7, 2014
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Comments Off on Benson Athletics in peril
Its important to note that Benson’s low enrollment is artificially created by PPS. Recent years have seen the wait list for freshmen wanting to attend Benson reach over 200 students. ** Updated 3/7/2014 ** Both The Oregonian and KOIN news … Continue reading
March 5, 2014
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Comments Off on Innovative geometry class featured on KGW
Benson’s math and construction departments came together to create a new type of geometry class that is really taking off. KGW recently filed a story on class, which you can watch below. You can learn more about the program by … Continue reading
February 25, 2014
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Comments Off on March to save Benson Athletics
Its important to note that Benson’s low enrollment is artificially created by PPS. Recent years have seen the wait list for freshmen wanting to attend Benson reach over 200 students. Here’s a round up of news coverage of the march … Continue reading
February 14, 2014
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Comments Off on 2013 Scholarship Drive
Thank you so much, to the following people, for supporting the Benson Alumni Scholarship Fund. Your generous donations will have a significant impact on several Benson graduates, this fall. Paul Benninghoff John DeLacy Rob Johns Rachael Kurynny Donald LaBarre Arthur … Continue reading
February 10, 2014
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Comments Off on Follow-up: Benson’s 5-year plan
Benson’s Site Council recently finalized their 5-year plan, which was previewed at a PPS School Board meeting last spring. Benson Polytechnic High School’s 5-Year Plan The plan outlines goals for three main focal points: Instruction, Community Building and Development. Each … Continue reading
February 4, 2014
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With Valentine’s Day falling on the final day of Tech Show this year, the staff is putting together a timely fundraiser: a Chocolate Bake Sale. There are 3 ways for you to help: Buy some chocolate sweet treats at Tech … Continue reading
January 28, 2014
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Comments Off on PPS increases Benson’s enrollment cap
The PPS School Board voted Tuesday to allow 40 additional 9th and 10th graders enroll at Benson next fall. The vote was 5-2 with Board members Tom Koehler and Steve Buel voting no. Koehler and Buel both believe Benson’s enrollment … Continue reading
January 25, 2014
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Comments Off on School Board Member Stands Up for Benson Polytechnic
The Willamette Week is reporting that Tom Koehler has indicated support for significantly increasing the number of students that are allow to attend Benson. Read the entire article over at their website.