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
 

BHS Student D'Amato Earns Prestigious Full-Ride QuestBridge Scholarship to Davidson College

Posted on December 12, 2019

Next year at this time, if you listen very carefully, you might hear the voice of Branner D’Amato among those screamin...

Three BHS Students and Three Teachers Help Prepare 30,000 Meals for Rise Against Hunger over Thanksgiving Break

Posted on December 10, 2019

When many students were gearing up for vacations over Thanksgiving break, three Bridgeport students and three teachers...

Thousands of Nursing Scholarship Dollars Available through Clarksburg's Mary Ann Sharp Scholars Fund

Posted on December 09, 2019

Clarksburg-native Mary Ann Yambrick Sharp never attended Fairmont State University and was unable to become a register...

Dr. Susan Leight, a City Resident and WVWC Nursing Director, Recognized with Major National Honor

Posted on December 06, 2019

Dr. Susan Leight, professor and director of West Virginia Wesleyan College’s School of Nursing and director of t...

A Familiar Face Graces the Halls of BHS As Alum Cheryl Romine Prepares to Change the World Through Teaching

Posted on November 29, 2019

This time last year, BHS alumnus Cheryl Romine had already witnessed the teacher strike and the demonstrations at the...

UHC's Pet Therapy Program Welcomes BHS Alum Megan Griffith and Her Dog, Gordon, to the Team

Posted on November 27, 2019

Who has four paws, can provide comfort, and aid in a number of mental and physical health concerns? If Gordon, a 10-ye...

BHS International Fair - Gallery II

Posted on November 25, 2019

Bridgeport High School held its annual International Fair Nov. 20. The event, which featured a worldwide tour through disp...

BHS Academic Boosters Awards Annual Lamps and Letters in November 18 Ceremony

Posted on November 20, 2019

The academic excellence of Bridgeport High School students was recognized during the annual Academic Lamps and Letter...

Missoula Children's Theatre Continues Annual Tradition With Auditions Monday

Posted on November 17, 2019

As the week of Thanksgiving approaches, it brings with it visions of side dishes and anticipation of Black Friday.&nbs...

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