Benson Polytechnic High School Alumni Association

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

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

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

Oregon State Robotics Championship at Benson High School, March 2

The FIRST Tech Challenge Oregon State Championship Tournament will be held at Benson High School on March 2, 2014.  Team judging and inspection will be held at Benson on March 1. ( See http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc ) Press Release for the event This … Continue reading

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

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

Bake Sale at Tech Show

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

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

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.

Class of 1963 – 50 year

**Updated 1/24/14** Here are a few photos from the event:   **Original Post** The class of 1963 is getting together Friday August 16th, from 6:30-11:30pm.  The  event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, located at 1441 NE 2nd Ave … Continue reading