Please be sure to follow me on X (Formerly Known As Twitter @BensonTechPride.) (X)

Please be sure to go to our PPS/BHS Website at www.pps.net/benson for important school information, events and school activities that will be happening throughout the school year. (PPS/Benson Tech Website Calendar)

Parents/Guardians please be sure to download the Trivory App for up to date information regarding Benson Tech. This is a great communication tool for Benson Tech and we highly encourage all parents/guardians and students to stay connected with the school by downloading the app. https://trivory.com/

(Trivory App)

Principal Wilson

February is Forecasting Month

Starting this week, students will begin the process of selecting classes for the 24-25 school year. Counselors will be visiting classrooms and meeting with students on the following dates:

Current 9th Grade February 13th—16th
Current 10th Grade February 5th—9th
Current 11th Grade January 30th — February 2nd

Students must bring their charged chromebook to classes on those dates. Students and parents can visit the Benson forecasting website for more information https://www.pps.net/Page/11156

Sara Callies (she/her/hers)

Vice Principal

Benson Polytechnic High School

503-916-5100

Major milestones at the end of Semester 1 in Construction:

-Seniors completed their personal nightstand cabinet

-Juniors in Construction and Woodworking students made four slide Portfolio summaries of their work this semester from photos they took every day.

Junior Construction Presentations

Woodworking Elective Presentation

-Sophomores got a rough deal from all of the missed days because they rotate to a new course next week, but many still completed their couch table and cutting boards.

Link to Photos

V/R,

Luke Hotchkiss

Building Construction

Benson Polytechnic HS

Instagram: @bphs_construction

Benson Girls Bowling are returning to State for the second year in a row following today's District Tournament! Benson Girls finished in 4th place, Boys finishing in 5th in Districts for 2024. Both teams rolled really great games throughout the tournament at Mt Hood Lanes in Gresham, the boys having multiple games over 200 and averaging 150+, the girls rolling very impressive 140s! After 20 qualifying games the top six teams advanced into the semi-finals, Benson Tech girls qualifying 5th, boys at 6th.

During the 10th semi-finals games Benson Tech students continued remarkable bowling, the boys were in 3rd place after the first 6 of 10 semi finals. But the extremely challenging and exhausting 8- hour long tournament was just too much for our boys to hang on, dropping and finishing 5th overall missing State by about 100 pins. A huge congratulations to senior Myles Hunt for making the Oregon State All Star team with his epic performance today, coming over from McDaniel and rolling with Benson Tech today! Also congratulations to Jeslyn for her epic performance also making the Oregon State All Star Team, coming over from Barlow and bowling with us today. We cannot thank all of our students, coaches, parents, volunteers for all their support. We had a nice Benson Tech cheering section! We hope to see you come support the Girls at State Feb 24th & 25th in Salem.

More info to come.

Jacob Patterson

Benson Tech Bowling Coach

Congratulations to Benson Tech Junior Leo DiNola. Leo was accepted into Oregon Health and Science University's "Partnership for Scientific Inquiry" which is a high school research program.

Jason Hieggelke (he/him)

Benson Polytechnic High School- Biology

Hello Benson Tech Families,
We're excited to tell you more about the trip we're planning with EF Tours to Japan and South Korea in the summer of 2025! Please be sure to register for the RESCHEDULED info session to learn about our upcoming travel opportunity: https://bit.ly/4a7yk4p

The Meeting is rescheduled to Wednesday, January 31st at 6:30pm. Can't make the meeting? Register anyway and I will send out a slideshow to interested families after the meeting.

Thanks,

Meredith McClanen, ND

Health Sciences Department.

Dear Benson Tech Families,

Don't miss upcoming admission deadlines: The Oregon State application is due on 2/1!! Please click on the COLLEGE NEWSLETTER for information on applications, events, cool opportunities, the college admission process, paying for college, a list of scholarships, and so much more.

As always, don't hesitate to contact me at kreid@pps.net or 971-238-8322 or Katie Clark at kclark@pps.net 971-894-4660 if you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

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Kathleen Reid (she/her)

College Counselor/AVID Coordinator

Benson Tech High School

Benson College Info Webpage

Call/Text 971-238-8322

Set up an appointment with me HERE

Dear Benson Tech Families of a Senior Student,

We have received verification from the District that the Benson Tech Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2024 will take place on Monday, June 3rd at Providence Park starting promptly at 4:30pm. Please plan accordingly.

More in the coming weeks about all things Graduation. If you have yet to order your student's Cap and Gown, you can order it online at Jostens.com .

Happy Holidays

Dan Malone

he/him

VP, Modernization

Benson Polytechnic HS at Marshall Campus

Hello Benson Tech Families,

This is an invitation to check out our new career website. Here you will find resources and information for jobs, volunteer opportunities, trades/apprenticeships, graduation requirements (CRLE's, resume, and my plan project), and much more!

The website can be found by going to the Benson High School homepage under "counseling center" then "career center" or by going to this link: https://bit.ly/bensontechcareers.

Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you!

Jzalana Bethune-Summers

Career Coordinator

Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Русский | Soomaali

Dear PPS Families,

As we prepare for the second half of the winter sports season, we want to share a few reminders for our spectators.

You cannot bring backpacks.

At no time are backpacks allowed inside the facility while attending events. Schools will offer a bag check, but you are highly encouraged to not bring backpacks or large bags to events.

We charge admission to JV and varsity basketball, and varsity wrestling.

Single ticket prices are:

• Basketball Ticket Prices: Adults $6, Students $2 (high school students MUST show their student ID to receive the student price)
• Wrestling: Adults $3, Students $1 (high school students MUST show their student ID to receive the student price)
• Swim: FREE

We also offer Portland Interscholastic League (PIL) passes which cover admission for the full season. These will only be accepted at PIL League contests and matches and may not be used at non-PPS sites. PIL passes cost:

• Basketball Season Pass $80
• Wrestling Season Pass $25

No outside food or drinks.

This includes water, although you may bring an empty water bottle and fill it. There will be concessions for purchase during varsity contests.

Once a person enters a facility for a game, they may not leave and return.

This policy applies to both students and adults. Bathrooms are accessible within the facility.

We expect good sportsmanship.

The PIL seeks to provide the best experience possible for everyone that attends our athletic events. In the course of competition tension may rise, but we expect our spectators to conduct themselves with the highest level of sportsmanship towards visiting schools, athletes, fans, and officials. Should any concerns arise, please seek out event staff, administration or security personnel to help resolve any concerns.

All of us are excited about cheering on our student athletes in safe and welcoming environments. If you have any questions, please reach out to your school.

Thank you for your support,

Dr. Jon Franco

Chief of Schools

Marshall Haskins

Senior Director of Athletics

Not sure what to get your Benson Tech student? How about their 2024 yearbook! Reserve it today! For families of seniors, consider buying some space in the pages to honor your Benson Grad. All proceeds go to help bring down the cost of a yearbook for students in need. And don't forget to get your senior's portrait uploaded HERE. Deadline January 20th. Email ghunting@pps.ent with questions.

The Benson Blueprint (Yearbook) Staff

Hey everyone! Like all teams our new team has found the need to do some fundraising for equipment and such. And we found out that everyone wants to have some gear! So we have a lovely Bonfire store to help out. You get a cool T or hoodie, and the team gets a couple of bucks....Win-Win! If you have no use for anything, no worries, just sharing the link out is support enough.

Thanks for the support,

Steve

https://www.bonfire.com/store/benson-swim-team/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=store_page_share&utm_campaign=benson-swim-team&utm_content=default

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Steve Espe

Head Swim Coach Benson

Portland Public Schools

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This is about MAX closures from Jan. 14-Feb.25 along I-84 and the Gateway Transit Center. This is likely to impact students that attend Benson Tech.

https://news.trimet.org/2023/12/video-six-week-max-disruption-planned-as-trimet-nears-completion-of-major-better-red-milestone/

TriMet is preparing to put the finishing touches on our A Better Red construction at the Gateway/NE 99th Ave Transit Center, capping off a major part of a project that broke ground in September 2021. To reach this milestone, the Gateway Transit Center will be closed to trains from Jan. 14 through Feb. 25. During that time, crews will connect the new track and systems that were previously constructed just north of the transit center, and they’ll get the new Gateway North station ready for service beginning on Monday, Feb. 26. We encourage those who ride MAX Blue, Green and Red lines to use alternative modes of transportation during the disruption. MAX will not serve the Gateway Transit Center while construction is taking place, with MAX Blue and Green lines disrupted and MAX Red Line suspended. More.

“Baseball Winter Workouts Are Just Around The Corner."

Get signed up on FamilyID, get your physical done, and If you need information on anything Baseball related please reach out to Coach Harrison daharrison@pps.net”

Dan Harrison (he/him)

Manufacturing CTE

Tech Baseball

Benson Tech

The Portland Public School radio station AM 1450 KBPS is looking for PPS high school students to do live sportscasting on-air! No broadcast experience is required. Any PPS high school student is eligible. Students and families wanting more info should go to kbps.am and click on "Sports." Students must provide their own transportation to the game (broadcast locations vary by game, most broadcast games take place at PIL schools.) Students must arrive at the broadcast location 45 minutes before the start of the game. Students need to be present for the entire game (football games last about 2-3 hours, basketball games last about 2 hours - length of games can vary.) Students are recommended to bring their own water and snacks. Students should attend a game to train and observe with the KBPS Sportscasting, learn the process, and take notes before broadcasting on-air. Students must maintain professionalism and be non-biased while broadcasting on AM 1450 and representing KBPS as our Sportscasting crew. Please email KBPS Instructor Jacob Patterson at jacpatterson@pps.net to get the current KBPS Sportscasting schedule and to sign up! Click here for the KBPS Sportscasting Recruiting Flyer "

Best,

Jacob Patterson (he/him)

KBPS Broadcasting Instructor

(503) 916-5100 ex.86320

jacpatterson@pps.net

www.kbps.am

Empowering Benson Tech Student Athletes and Clubs – Your Support Matters!

We are excited to launch Benson TechBoosters’ annual fall fundraising campaign, Ready! Set! Go Tech! We are seeking contributions that support our commitment to the success of Benson Tech students. Read more to learn how your generous gift will directly impact student sports and clubs.

Thank you!

Kelly Janes

Tech Booster President

Hello Benson Tech High School Parents,

Benson Tech 2024 Yearbook Business for Everyone:

Preferred Names: The Benson Blueprint Yearbook will be using the “preferred names” that we have in our attendance system. If that name is inaccurate and your student goes by something else, please email ghunting@pps.net. Use the subject header, ‘preferred name’. Include their last name and student ID number, as well as the name they want printed in the yearbook.

Reserving a 2024 Yearbook: Haven’t ordered yet?? Follow THIS LINK.

Yearbook Business JUST FOR SENIROS!

Senior Portraits: Did you have a senior portrait taken? You can submit that photo for the yearbook, free of charge. Follow THIS LINK to upload the image. Deadline January 20th, 2024.

Interested in getting a senior portrait taken, but didn’t want to shell out for a professional studio? Benson Photography Dept. can help! They will set up a pop-up studio, free of charge in January. If you’re interested, email ghunting@pps.net. Include the subject header: ‘Pop-up photography for (senior’s name)’ for more information.

Senior Ads: Benson Tech families of seniors can now reserve a space in their graduate’s yearbook and personalize it with photos, well wishes, and support. A quarter-page space is $45 and all proceeds go towards providing yearbooks for Benson Tech community members who wouldn’t have been able to afford one otherwise. One ad supports one student. Show your love for your graduating senior and the wider Benson Tech community at the same time!

Follow THIS LINK to learn more.

Congrats (in advance) to the class of 2024!

--The Benson Blueprint (yearbook) staff

Greg Huntington

He/Him/His

Benson Polytechnic High School

10th Grade English

Benson Blueprint (Yearbook)

Dear Benson Tech Families,

The Benson Tech Leadership Classes are raising funds for our Portland community in collaboration with Communicare. Our mission intends support for addiction, mental health, and housing as we view these crises as interlinked. You can support our efforts by picking up a BLUE Bottle Drop bag in the front office. Simply fill the pre-tagged bag with your recycled cans or bottles and drop them at any Bottle Drop accepting location. By donating these items, Communicare matches our donation 10 fold, essentially making each recycled bottle or can worth $1 each to support local nonprofits!

We would greatly appreciate your support in our efforts to make a positive change within our community.

Sincerely,

The Benson Tech Leadership classes

Torin King (she/her)

Benson Polytechnic High School

Leadership, AP Art History, & Intermediate Art Teacher

Activities Director

Student Government Sponsor

The PTA Clothing Center at Marshall campus will be available on Mondays and Thursdays, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, by appointment. Students can get clothing center referrals from their school counselor or administration staff. Contact Tanesha Dawson to schedule an appointment (tdawson1@pps.net; C: 971-706-3332; O: 503-916-3216 Ext:63216)

Charitable Contributions

Item Link

GENERAL DONATION - BENSON https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/GENERAL-DONATION--BENSON-/SeFNCY

ART PROGRAM DONATION - BENSON https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/ART-PROGRAM-DONATION--BENSON-/SbMaPfE

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT DONATION - BENSON https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/SCIENCE-DEPARTMENT-DONATION--BENSON/SeyAd7s

LIBRARY DONATION - BENSON https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/LIBRARY-DONATION--BENSON/ScTVMTs

HEALTH SCIENCE (HOSA) DONATION - BENSON https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/HEALTH-SCIENCE-HOSA-DONATION--BENSON/SGsYQX

Fees

Item Link

YEARBOOK 2023/24 - BENSON https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/YEARBOOK-202324--BENSON/Sed25pN

PIL ATHLETICS PAY TO PLAY, $200 PER SPORT OR $35 IF YOU QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Benson--PIL-Athletic-Fee/SUX9Ow

Benson Tech 9th Grade Families,

Welcome to Benson Polytechnic High School! We look forward to working with you and your student during this upcoming school year. We as the Fit 2 Live & Learn Team are excited to bring you one of the most unique and comprehensive Physical Education and Health experiences in the state. In order to provide this experience, we ask that you provide Freshman Safety Equipment and Field Trip donations if possible. This is in place of “fees” that are typically charged and goes directly towards safety equipment such as uniforms and provides experiences like bowling, etc. that promote school climate and pride throughout the freshman class and Benson Tech as a whole.

Please help us in supporting our PE Department with a $20 donation that we will utilize for PE Uniforms and Equipment for our freshman PE students. Just click on the link and it will take you directly to SchoolPay where you can make your donation to the Benson Tech PE department. https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Benson--PE--9th-Grade-Uniforms/SdXKDdQ

Thank you in advance for your support!

Go Astros!

-Fit 2 Live & Learn Team (Monty Catabay, Michelle Cvitanich, and Sam Glasgow)