Benson Polytechnic High School Alumni Association

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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