Education

Bridgeport High School
515 Johnson Avenue
Bridgeport, WV 26330
 
Phone Numbers: (304) 842-3693 or (304) 326-7137
 
Principal: Mr. Matt DeMotto
 
 
Notable: BHS has had the highest standardized test scores in Harrison County for the last 12 years and posted the highest scores on the WestTest in the state. They have also been named a West Virginia Exemplary School every year the award has been given; the only school in the state to do so.
 
The present building opened in 1963, and since that time, three major additions have been added to accommodate the increasing enrollment. The latest addition contains two state-of-the-art computer labs. These labs, plus the Technology Opportunity Center school/community lab provided by the US Department of Education and the West Virginia High Tech Consortium, will allow BHS students to be comfortable in the 21st century.
 
Bridgeport Middle School
413 Johnson Avenue
Bridgeport, WV 26330
 
Phone Numbers: (304) 326-7142 or (304) 842-6251
 
Principal: Mr. Dave Mazza
 
 
Notable: Our school facility, completed in the spring of 1995, houses grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 560 students. Following the middle school concept, each grade level has a designated pod of classrooms, computer lab, and a team of teachers.
A technology-rich environment, BMS offers students access to computers in all classrooms as well as eight computer labs, which are maintained by an on-site technology coordinator. The library/media center is under the supervision of a full-time library/media specialist.
 
Simpson Elementary School
250 Worthington Drive
Bridgeport, WV 26330
 
Phone Number: (304) 326-7060
 
Principal: Mrs. Jill Steele
 
 
Notable: Simpson Elementary School was built in 1909, and was the original Bridgeport High School. It became an elementary school when a new high school was built. A multipurpose room was added and is used as our cafeteria, gymnasium and auditorium. With growth, a new wing was built in 1975, which currently houses our K-2 classrooms and our computer lab. Many renovations have taken place over the years. The newest addition is finished and will house 10 new classrooms and a new office complex.Simpson Elementary was also named a 2011 Exemplary School.
 
Johnson Elementary School
521-23 Johnson Avenue
Bridgeport, WV 26330
 
Phone Number: (304) 326-7109
 
Principal: Ms. Vicki Huffman
 
 
Notable: The original Johnson Elementary was built in the 1950s and was demolished this year. The new multi-million dollar, two-story Johnson Elementary School was open to the community at the start of the 2018-19 school year. The main structure is still situated on a campus that includes Bridgeport High School and Bridgeport Middle School.  It was named a 2011 West Virginia Exemplary School.
 
 
Heritage Christian School
225 Newton Street
Bridgeport, WV  26330
 
Phone Number: (304) 842-1740
 
Administrator: Mrs. Linda Simms
 
 
Notable:  Heritage Christian School serves families from four counties and more than 45 different churches. HCS... where caring, qualified teachers, Christ-centered curriculum, character development and a loving environment emulate family values for the nearly 150 preschool through high school students served.
 
 
 
West Virginia Junior College
176 Thompson Dr.
Bridgeport, WV 26330
 
Phone number: (304) 842-4007
 
Director: Sharron Stephens
 

Bridgeport High Holds Student Council Election for Upcoming School Year; Officers are Named to Posts

Posted on April 24, 2019

SUBMITTED TO CONNECT-BRIDGEPORT   Bridgeport High School Student Council has finished up elections, besides t...

Harrison County United Way to Host First "Hire or Fire" Event with Area College, High School Students

Posted on April 23, 2019

Most managers could share a few horror stories when it comes to hiring employees.  Botched resumes, cover letters and inte...

Students from Bridgeport, Fairmont to Represent State in the VEX Robotics World Tournament

Posted on April 23, 2019

SUBMITTED TO CONNECT-BRIDGEPORT   Hannah and Stephan Burns from Bridgeport along with Hunter Mathess and Gavi...

Third Nine Weeks Honor Roll for BMS is Announced

Posted on April 23, 2019

Bridgeport Middle School, under the direction of Principal David Mazza, has released its third nine weeks honor roll. The...

Bridgeport High School DECA Recongnized by ABB; Scholarships Given in Honor of Melinda Lindsey

Posted on April 17, 2019

When Tony Caridi took the stage at the Associated Businesses of Bridgeport (ABB) on Thursday night, the front row of a...

Change in School Calendar Leads to Harrison County Students Having Extra Day of Class in Late May

Posted on April 15, 2019

For parents that may have had a one-day trip planned with their school aged children in late May, they may want to che...

A Pint-Sized Philanthropist, Jayna Stutler Raises Funds for Diabetic Children to Attend Camp

Posted on April 15, 2019

Not many seven-year-olds have their own squad, but Jayna Stutler is no ordinary first grader. When she was diagno...

BHS Teacher Trina Runner Off to San Diego to Make Presentation at Chinese Language Conference

Posted on April 13, 2019

Trina Runner is like many in the education field. As a teacher, she strives to open the world up to her students by way of...

BHS Releases Honor Roll for Fourth Marking Period

Posted on March 23, 2019

PERFECT HONOR ROLL Seniors Aleesia Aley, Jennifer Amos, Olivia Arbogast, Abram Ash, Raeanne Beckner, Tanne...

Fourth Johnson Elementary "Color Jam" Scheduled for May 4 at Rec Complex with Star Wars Theme

Posted on March 18, 2019

Four years ago, the first ever Johnson Elementary School Color Jam – or Fun Run – was held at the Bridgepo...

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