June 21, 2017
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Category Archives: School News
March 28, 2017
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BPHS Alumni Association Endorses PPS Health, Safety, and Modernization Bond Measure
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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Industry Trade and Professions Call to Participate in the Reconstruction Planning
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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Benson among leaders in graduation rate yet again.
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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Keep Benson on the next bond
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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Tech Geometry partners with City Hall
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
March 28, 2016
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Meet Benson’s 2016 Rose Festival Princess
Congratulations to Cynthia Aguilar-Arizmendi for being named as Benson’s 2016 Rose Festival Princess. Cynthia boasts an impressive resume including serving as student body president, captain of the women’s soccer team and much more. You can view photos of the coronation … Continue reading
February 23, 2016
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Help design the new Benson
** Updated 3/14/2016 ** – Make plans to join us at the next public input session on Saturday, 4/2 from 9am – noon. Food was provided at the last meeting, so I would guess this meeting would be no different. … Continue reading
February 19, 2016
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Benson unveils new health center at Tech Show
The new Benson Student Health Center opened its doors in grand fashion last week. The 1,400 sq. ft. facility will make medical and dental care more accessible to Benson’s students through on-site services and improved access to county resources. You … Continue reading
January 15, 2016
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Benson freshman class to grow more than 30 percent by 2017
The district has presented plans to increase the number of students allowed to enter Benson over the coming years. While only 275 students were enrolled last year (ignoring a sizable waitlist), next year’s freshman class should grow to 300 students … Continue reading