Principal Carol Campbell and Site Council President Dale Bajema recently had the opportunity to present to the PPS Board of Education. Their presentation outlined the success Benson has experienced over the past year, as well as the challenges Benson will … Continue reading
Its that time of year where students’ years of hard work start to bear fruit in the form of scholarships, awards and the like. We’ve recently learned that Benson students Kevin Truong and Sabrina Mohammed have been awarded Gates Millennium … Continue reading
All are invited to attend Principal Campbell’s upcoming presentation to the school board. She will address Benson’s current programs, the challenges they are facing and her vision for the future. When: Monday, April 29th at 6pm Where: Blanchard Education Service … Continue reading
Here’s a nice article from The Oregonian’s John Canzano about Chuck Charnquist, who has filled many roles with the Portland Trailblazers over his 43 years with the team. Read more over at The Oregonian.
Spring is here and its time to dig Benson’s grounds out of their winter slumber. Join us on Saturday, April 20th at 8:30am for coffee, doughnuts and a good time with the Benson Community. Afterwards, enjoy a free, celebratory lunch … Continue reading
Online Obituary Lee Larson, 94, passed away on April 3, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. He was born on January 30, 1919, in Seattle, Washington. He was raised there and attended the University of Washington, graduating with a Bachelor of Science … Continue reading
The Oregonian’s Editorial Board is the latest to join the growing refrain, calling for Benson’s enrollment cap to be re-examined. You can read the full article here: Portland Public Schools should raise cap on Benson High enrollment: Agenda 2013
OPB’s Rob Manning has filed a report which further examines the enrollment cap placed on Benson by PPS. You can read the report here or listen to it below:
The following letter was sent to Principal Campbell from Dale Jensen ’45 earlier this year. He gave us permission to republish it here: —————————————————————- To: Principal, Benson Polytechnic High School From: Dale Jensen Subject: Benson Alumni Success Dear Principal, I … Continue reading
BPHSAA Chairman, Rob Johns ’77, recently toured Benson with OPB Radio’s Rob Manning and Principal Carol Campbell to see the effects that the 2-year old enrollment cap have had on Benson’s programs. You can listen to Rob Manning’s report here: … Continue reading