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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
**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
Where: Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery When: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 7-10pm You can find more information, including links to purchase single and couple’s tickets via PayPal, at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/209423192580064/ The page is visible to everyone, no Facebook … Continue reading
It was recently announced that PPS would receive nearly $350k to improve its career technical education offerings or CTE as its widely known today. Thanks to Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian’s legislation, the State of Oregon has awarded grants totaling $20 … Continue reading