Benson Polytechnic High School Alumni Association

Benson Tech Foundation update

Since March 2014, the foundation has been an approved 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. One of the Foundation’s first major contributors was Ziba Design, which made a contribution as as part of its participation in the Architecture Program at Benson Tech, which … Continue reading

Youth entrepreneur club beginning this fall

The Youth Entrepreneur (TYE) is a youth entrepreneurship education and training program designed and implemented by TiE, the world’s largest Entrepreneur Club. Through connections with the Oregon Entrepreneur in Residence Kanth Golpapur and President of TiE Oregon Nitin Rae, Benson … Continue reading

Update for Benson Tech’s five-year plan

An updated version of Benson Polytechnic High School’s Five-year Plan will be available in early September 2015. The update lays out a number of important high-priority action items to improve Benson Tech over the next three school years. The update … Continue reading

Benson Tech building redesign

In November of 2016, Portland voters will decide whether to rebuild Benson Tech High School, as well as Madison and Lincoln. Planning is underway with the Portland Public Schools (PPS) District on a design planning committee, and an  architectural firm … Continue reading

Update on PPS Board decision on Benson Tech’s enrollment cap

The Benson Tech community — including students, teachers school leadership, parents and friends, and alumni — has rallied over the last few years to press Portland Public Schools (PPS) to lift the enrollment limitations at Benson Tech adopted in 2010. … Continue reading

2015 Benson Community Picnic

Saturday, August 15th, noon – 4pm Benson Tech Front Lawn 546 NE 12th Avenue Portland, OR 97232-2785 All Benson Tech supporters are welcome! Mingle with current and former staff and students. Connect with classmates. Meet the principal. Bring your own … Continue reading

Tech Football starts to rebuild

As Benson’s football program begins its rebuilding process, Principal Wilson has hired Benson Alum Devarieous Sly-Clay to lead the team.  Coach Sly-Clay has previously coached at Sherwood and Crescent Valley.  You can read The Oregonian’s article about the hire here. … Continue reading

Senior Class Video Archive

Each year, the senior class puts together a video yearbook of sorts and presents it at the Senior Awards Assembly. We’ve tried to catalog those that can be found online. Enjoy!

PIL Honors

The PIL recently honored the top Sportswoman, Sportsman, Coach and Assistant Coach at each high school. Benson’s honorees where: Sportswoman:  Chaquinn Cook – earning 10 letters in volleyball, basketball, track & field Sportsman:  Anthony Ross – earning 6 letters in … Continue reading

Help Benson get to Nationals!

Three Benson students have qualified to compete at the SkillsUSA National Competition, one in Photography and a team of two students in Web Design. They’re busy raising the money necessary to make it to Louisville, Kentucky. Here’s where you come … Continue reading