Benson Polytechnic High School Alumni Association

Search for superintendent delays PPS bond measure

KOIN recently published a story detailing the PPS School Board’s decision to postpone the issuance of a new construction bond so that they can focus on finding their next superintendent.  You can view the video here: http://koin.com/2016/07/25/search-for-superintendent-delays-pps-bond-measure/

Building retrofits for Benson Tech will only keep the school in the past

On July 25, the Portland Public Schools Board decides spending allocations for the proposed 2016 PPS Modernization Bond Measure, including projected budgets for restoring, repurposing, and constructing new educational spaces at Benson Polytechnic, Lincoln, and Madison High Schools. That Board … Continue reading

Keep Benson on the next bond

Over the past few months much news has emerged regarding PPS’ infrastructure needs related to lead, radon and asbestos abatement. This, coupled with increasing construction costs, may cause at least one of the slated high schools to not be included … Continue reading

Bylaw amendment

In light of the increasing public focus on funding CTE and STEM/STEAM education, the BPHSAA believes that it needs to clarify for its members, and the public, its advocacy for Benson Polytechnic High School in the current and future public … Continue reading

Class of 1981 – 35 year

35th Benson Polytechnic Class of 1981 Reunion – July 23, 2016 at the home of Mitch Priestley!!  MITCH YOU ROCK!!!!! 2pm – 6pm meal at 3:00 pm. $5.00 cost per head for adults: Checking on entertainment for the event (band) … Continue reading

June meeting cancelled

Our next Board meeting will be in July.

2016 Scholarship Recipients

This year, the Benson Alumni Scholarship Fund was able to fund scholarships for two Benson graduating seniors: Jada McClendon – Electric major Teresa Nguyen – Health Occupations major Through all of your generous donations, we were able to provide nearly … Continue reading

Tech Geometry partners with City Hall

Over the past few years, Benson has been exploring an innovative method for teaching algebra and geometry through hands-on activities.  The geometry curriculum  (aka Tech Geometry) has typically resulted in a freestanding shed that the students design and build themselves, … Continue reading

Latest Benson House almost ready for sale!

PPS has posted an article detailing the pending completion of Benson Construction’s latest Benson House.  It’s located on NE Skidmore and Mallory if you want to swing by and take a look.  They expect it to be on the market … Continue reading

SkillsUSA students qualify for national competition

Congratulations to the following students who placed first in the following categories at the recent Oregon SkillsUSA competition.  They have qualified to compete in the national competition in Louisville, KY this June. Digital Cinema Production – Maya Brown and Lily … Continue reading