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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/

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Principal Wilson

Dear Benson Tech Parents/Guardians,

If you did not get a chance to see my "Start of the School Year" letter, please be sure to click on the attachment below to review the letter.

Thanks

Principal Wilson

Parents/Guardians,

Please be sure to read the attached memo from my office that covers Benson's New Cell Phone Policy.

Thanks

Principal Wilson

Schedules

We will be handing out paper schedules to students on the first day of school. Student schedules are also visible to you and your student online in ParentVUE or StudentVUE beginning on August 24th. Counselors will work with students on their schedules and are attempting to resolve any errors before the start of school. If a student’s schedule is marked ‘see counselor’ for a period they should go to the counseling office during that time to resolve the issue. We will not make schedule changes except for level changes or missing courses during the first week of school. Students can make appointments in the counseling office with their counselor before school, at lunch, and after school for general schedule concerns.

Sara Callies

Curriculum Vice Principal

Picture Day is Coming!

Attention Benson Tech Students,

Picture Day is coming up, and here’s what you need to know, please read carefully:

With construction finishing up and everyone moving into their new spaces at Benson Tech , we are not able to host registration before the start of school this year. Students will have their ID photo taken on their first day of school and receive it by the following day. Trimet bus passes are built into the student ID; buses and trains will be allowing students to travel without their IDs the first few days of school.

Date for 9th &12th Graders ONLY: 8/27/2024
Date for 10th & 11th Graders: 8/28/2024
Picture Retakes: 10/23/2024

All grades will have a full day of classes 8/28, beginning at 8:26am and ending at 3:30pm. There are four class periods in a day, following an A/B day schedule. Bell and A/B schedules can be found on the Benson website.

Time: Starting at 8:26 AM
Location: Benson HS, Auditorium
(546 NE 12th Avenue, Portland OR 97232)

What to Wear:
- Dress to impress in your school-appropriate attire.

Feel free to contact the main office if you have any questions: 5039165100

Eva Martinez Mercado

Administrative Assistant II

(503) 916-5100 ext. 86406

Puerto Rico 2025!

Dear Benson Tech students and families, did you know that you do not need a passport to travel to Puerto Rico? This summer, Benson students will be travelling to Puerto Rico for 7 days with our Spanish teacher, Señorita Laura Arias. Are you interested in joining us? Click on the link to view our 7 day itinerary! There will be an in person and virtual meeting where you can find out more information about the trip, coming soon! In the meantime, please reach out to bensonhstravels@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Laura Arias (she, they / ella, ellx)

Benson Polytechnic High School

Trip Leader for Puerto Rico 2025

Welcome back to school! We are so excited to show off the new College/Career Center at Benson! Please stop by and see us. Seniors: It is time to start thinking about college and scholarship applications. We are here to support you with applications, building college lists, essays, and anything related to college. Please check out our COLLEGE NEWSLETTER. For questions or an appointment, reach out to:

Kathleen Reid

College Counselor/AVID Coordinator

kreid@pps.net or 971-238-8322

Sign up for an appointment with Kathleen here

OR

Katie Clark

College Coordinator

kclark@pps.net or 503-894-4660

Sign up for an appointment with Katie here

Action Required- Complete your Yearly Verification on ParentVUE

Please take some time to log into your ParentVUE account and complete the "Yearly Verification." HERE is the link with more information and to log in. We need you to verify your current address and contact information each year. If you have multiple students, you need to complete this process for each one. ParentVUE is where you can view your child's schedule, see and report attendance information, and get your student's report card. Note that this year, all parents have been opted into a paperless report card as the default. If you wish to receive a paper report card mailed to you, you need to make that change on ParentVUE. If you have any trouble accessing your account, you can contact the bookkeeper, Sheli Bryan. If you need to complete a paper version of the verification, contact the main office.

Sheli Bryan (she/her)

Bookkeeper

Benson Polytechnic High School

546 NE 12th Ave.

Portland, OR 97232

SchoolPay Information for Payment of Fees and Donations

SchoolPay is the online tool for families to make payments for fees and donations easily from home or a mobile device. We recommend that you sign in and use your SchoolPay account so you have a saved history of your payments in one place. HERE is the link with more information and to get started. If you have any questions, please contact the bookkeeper, Sheli Bryan.

ATHLETIC PAY TO PLAY FEE LINK For students participating in PIL athletics, the fee is $200 per sport for the first two per year and the fee for a third sport is waived. If you qualify for Free/Reduced Meals, the fee is $35.

PE UNIFORM FOR 9TH GRADERS LINK All families of 9th grade students are asked to pay $25 to cover the cost of the uniform, a combination lock, and to help support the costs of the PE/Health course.

Suggested Donations

STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND LINK Families who are able are asked to contribute funds to school-wide projects, classes and programs each year. The school operational budget does not cover all the needs of our students, classrooms, programs, activities, and building/equipment improvements. We rely on voluntary contributions from families to enhance the overall experience for our students. As the school year progresses, we will highlight needs as they arise for teachers and student groups. Individual teams and teachers may be sharing information as well. If you are able to contribute a suggested $25, or whatever you can afford, to our Student Activity Fund, these dollars will help fund school-wide activities for all students. Thank you.

Sheli Bryan (she/her)

Bookkeeper

Benson Polytechnic High School

546 NE 12th Ave.

Portland, OR 97232