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
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
 

Johnson Elementary Officials Plan to Address Isssue with Second Grade Classrooms Already at Capacity

The new Johnson Elementary School isn’t just your typical brick and mortar school house. It’s been designe...

By Jeff Toquinto August 17, 2018 9:00 AM EST in Education

Despite Some Issues with Traffic, First Day of School at New Johnson Elementary Goes off Smoothly

Posted on August 16, 2018

There were a few hiccups here and there, but by and large the first day of classes in the new Johnson Elementary Schoo...

Student-Parent Visits to Johnson Elementary Set; Date for Public Tour of New School Scheduled August 23

Posted on August 12, 2018

FROM THE JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION   The administrators at Johnson Elementary are awar...

Officer Jamie Hamrick Named as Italian-American Woman of the Year for WVIHF

Posted on August 07, 2018

When it came to selecting the 2018 Italian-American Woman of the Year, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Sel...

Public Tour of Johnson Elementary School Scheduled; Student/Parent Visitations Set to Take Place First

Posted on August 04, 2018

FROM THE JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION   The administrators at Johnson Elementary are aware of the publ...

Fairmont State's Charles Pointe Site Set for Opening in Late September; Focus to be Degree Completion

Posted on July 27, 2018

FROM FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY   In February, Fairmont State University entered a lease to occupy the seco...

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...

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