Education

Bridgeport High School
515 Johnson Avenue
Bridgeport, WV 26330
 
Phone Numbers: (304) 842-3693 or (304) 326-7137
 
Principal: Mr. Mark DeFazio
 
 
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: Mrs. Carole Crawford
 
 
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
531 Johnson Avenue
Bridgeport, WV 26330
 
Phone Number: (304) 326-7109
 
Principal: Ms. Vicki Huffman
 
 
Notable: Johnson Elementary was built in the 1950s. The main structure is situated on a campus that includes Bridgeport High School and Bridgeport Middle School. The building also has a new library complex. It was also 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
 

Recent Rhododendron Girls State Sees 15 Bridgeport High School Juniors Take Part in Activities

Posted on June 18, 2018

For 76 years, the best and brightest juniors from around the state have represented their home schools at the Rhododen...

Roles of Government, Career Preparation, and Medal of Honor Recipient Part of 81st Boys State Tradition

Posted on June 17, 2018

Shortly after finishing up their junior year of high school, 9 BHS boys headed to Jackson’s Mill to take part in the 8...

After 48 Years Teaching at Bridgeport High School and Impacting Thousands, Alice Rowe has Retired

Posted on June 16, 2018

The message was clear. And if you happen to be friends with Bridgeport High School teacher Alice Rowe on Facebook you...

Bridgeport High Well Represented at 2018 HOBY

Posted on June 11, 2018

Last September, over 22,000 students from all across the United States received invitations to attend the Hugh O&rsquo...

It's Official: Elected Board of Education Members Give Approval to Matt DeMotto as BHS's Next Principal

Posted on June 06, 2018

On Tuesday, it became official. The next principal at Bridgeport High School got a thumbs up from the elected members...

Teacher Walk-Out Leads to Delicious New Business for Bridgeport High School Teacher's Family

Posted on June 04, 2018

March brought with it the West Virginia teacher walk-out, many cold days, and the arrival of some tasty pies that have...

As School Year Nears Conclusion, Soon-to-Retire BHS Principal DeFazio Explains Why He's Leaving

Posted on June 02, 2018

When one looks at the 20-year career of Mark DeFazio as the assistant principal and then principal at Bridgeport High Scho...

Students and Adults Working Collaboratively to Reduce Suicide; BHS Hosts Training

Posted on May 29, 2018

Statistically speaking, nearly half of American youth between the ages of 12 and 19 have considered suicide. On May 23...

Johnson Elementary School Releases Important, and Tentative Dates for 2018-19 School Calendar Year

Posted on May 29, 2018

From the Administrative Office of Johnson Elementary School, Vicki Huffman, Principal and Heather Holbert, Assistant...

Three Bridgeport Teams Participate in Memorial Tournament Benefitting RCB Great Zack Hardman

Posted on May 27, 2018

There were many numbers and colors represented on the Robert C. Byrd soccer field on May 20, but they were all playing...

Ben Queen Photography Senior Assembly Gallery 2: More Images from Tuesday's Activities at BHS

Posted on May 24, 2018

Graduating seniors of the Bridgeport High School Class of 2018 kicked off an action-packed week of graduation activiti...

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