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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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.
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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 →
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Class of 2004 – 10 year
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 →
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Benson gets boost from Oregon Legislature
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 →
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Tech Show 2014
Dates: February 13th & 14th Time: 6-9pm Cost: Free! Stop by the “Alumni Room” (aka the Old Gym) to flip through yearbooks and catch up with old friends while enjoying free refreshments. We also hope to have live demonstrations from … Continue reading →
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Join us in 2014
Now is the perfect time for you to join us in 2014! (Join/Renew online) Our annual membership drive is underway and we would be honored to have your support this year. Over the past year, membership funds have allowed us … Continue reading →
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