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
 

Harrison County Schools Closed on Monday, Feb. 18

There is no school in Harrison County on Monday, February 18. The day is listed on the Harrison County Schools Calendar fo...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff February 16, 2019 12:30 AM EST in Education

BHS's Vincent Pinti Gives Impassioned Presentation at State Capitol on Senate's Omnibus Education Bill

Posted on February 14, 2019

There was a scene in the award-winning film, “Hidden Figures,” where the lead character was permitted to h...

Despite Hope of November Completion, Parking Lot at Demolished Johnson Site Scheduled to Take Place

Posted on February 09, 2019

For most of the last few months, the site of the former Johnson Elementary School has been nothing more than a few fre...

Enforcement of E-Cigarette, Vaping Ban on Campus among WVU Board of Governors Policy Updates

Posted on February 08, 2019

The West Virginia University Board of Governors today (Feb. 8) gave final approval to a trio of updated policies, and...

Jen Randall Reyes's Work Published in New Book; Shines Light on Strategies for At-Risk Youth

Posted on January 29, 2019

Shortly after welcoming her new daughter, Aixa, Jen Randall Reyes saw the birth of another type of endeavor.  This mon...

BMS Students Colt Kirby and Preston Heslep Selected as Part of 2019 Under Armour Baseball Factory

Posted on January 28, 2019

Tom Brady. Steph Curry. Muhammad Ali.  All sports legends with one thing in common:  Under Armour endorsements.  The b...

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