December 7, 2018
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Believe it or not, there are decision makers within Portland Public Schools that don’t grasp how successful Benson Polytechnic High School has been at educating and empowering Portland’s students over the past 100+ years. To be fair, PPS leadership has … Continue reading
September 18, 2018
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According to the latest edition of the school newsletter, Principal Wilson will be traveling to Washington D.C. later this month to be recognized along with winners from the 49 other states, the District of Columbia and others. While there, he … Continue reading
April 20, 2018
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The secret is out! Benson’s principal, Curtis Wilson, is the best high school principal in the State of Oregon! Wilson was recently announced as the recipient of this year’s award from the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators. You can read … Continue reading
August 30, 2017
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Parents/Guardians/Benson Tech Supporters In conjunction with District officials it was decided today that the Benson Tech Football Game vs Milwaukie High scheduled for Friday September 1st will be cancelled. Benson Tech coaches have been working diligently in getting our … Continue reading
June 21, 2017
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March 28, 2017
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Benson Polytechnic High School (BPHS) modernization is part of a bond measure recently approved by Portland Public Schools (PPS) for a special election balloting. The District’s school board on February 28, 2017 included $202 million in the overall $790 million … Continue reading
March 22, 2017
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PPS is asking for direct input from Portland area industry leaders to help in the planning for the rebuilding of Benson Tech as part of the $202 million bond. Please look at this survey link and participate. It’s important. … Continue reading
January 27, 2017
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Principal Wilson recently shared some of Benson’s latest graduation statistics: Overall Summary of Benson’s Graduation Rates: The State of Oregon four-year graduation rate is 74.83% Portland Public Schools four-year graduation rate is 75.46% Benson’s four-year graduation rate is 89.3% Graduation … Continue reading
July 19, 2016
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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
May 5, 2016
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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