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
 

WVU to Adopt Test Optional Admissions Because of COVID-19 Impact

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the ability of many college-bound high school students to take either the...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff April 22, 2021 1:30 PM EST in Education

State's Early Learning Programs Rank Among Top in Nation

Posted on April 22, 2021

  West Virginia’s Universal Pre-K Program once again ranks among the top in the nation, accor...

Three Harrison County Teachers Part of State's National Board Certification Recognition Celebration

Posted on April 21, 2021

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has recognized 96 educators as part of this year’s National Boa...

Harrison County Schools Offers STEAM-Con Event for Elementary Students

Posted on April 21, 2021

Harrison County Schools in collaboration with Story Tapestries and the Kelly-Miller Community Center will provide fami...

Fairmont State to Have Commencement Ceremonies in Feaster Center

Posted on April 19, 2021

In order to provide the most meaningful experience for graduates and ensure successful Commencement events, each of th...

WVDE Announces Initiatives to Support Military Families

Posted on April 19, 2021

 In recognition of April as Month of the Military Child, the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the West...

Bridgeport Middle Third 9 Weeks Honor Roll Released

Posted on April 16, 2021

Edtior's Note: The following was submitted by Bridgeport Middle School. Any questions regarding the names on the l...

Two BHS Students Honored for Efforts at United Technical Center's SkillsUSA State Competition

Posted on April 15, 2021

  Two Bridgeport High School students were recently among the winners at the United Technical Center...

Bridgeport Student Lilly McCracken among Foursome to Earn STEM Scholarship in Oil and Gas Industry

Posted on April 15, 2021

Four West Virginia women have been selected to receive Mary Anne Ketelsen STEM Scholarship awards, announced Anne Barth, e...

Former Harrison Schools Superintendent Dr. Manchin Officially Installed as Glenville State's 26th President

Posted on April 14, 2021

Glenville State College officially installed its newest leader last week as Dr. Mark A. Manchin’s inauguration c...

BHS's Annabel Goddard among 20 at WVU Awarded Bucklew Scholarships; ND's Fiona Smith Makes Cut

Posted on April 09, 2021

Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, West Virginia University’s Bucklew Scholars continue to maintain high st...

JES First Grade Teacher Kristi Jones Named by Board of Education as Harrison County Teacher of Year

Posted on April 07, 2021

The Harrison County Board of Education honored their teacher of the year Tuesday evening. And the winner was from righ...

WVU Schedules Four In-Person Commencement Ceremonies in May

Posted on April 06, 2021

West Virginia University graduates will return to in-person commencement ceremonies this May; and although some restri...

Glenville State College, Southern Luzon State University Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Posted on April 04, 2021

Officials from Glenville State College (GSC) and Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) in the Philippines have inked an a...

WVWC, MetroNews Announce State Scholar Program, Application Now Open for High School Juniors

Posted on February 16, 2021

FROM WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE   West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Virginia MetroNews join...

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