Class of 1957 – 60 year
If you know more about what the Class of ’57 will be doing for their 60th reunion, please share with us so that we can help spread the word. Contact us at info [at] bensontechalumni [dot] org.
Class of 1997 – 20 year
**Updated 7/10/2017** Join us in celebrating our 20-year Benson High School Reunion with an evening at Ecotrust on August 11th and a picnic plus tour at Benson on August 12th. Get your tickets from Eventbrite now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benson-class-of-1997-20-year-reunion-tickets-32839654290 Join our class … Continue reading
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