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
 

Annual "Rite of Passage" Event on Johnson Avenue to Cause Minor Morning Traffic Delay by Schools Friday

For those looking to head down Philadelphia Avenue or Johnson Avenue from the Virginia Avenue side of town Friday arou...

By Jeff Toquinto May 19, 2022 7:00 AM EST in Education

Fairmont State Board of Governors Votes to Terminate University President Martin's Contract by July 28

Posted on May 19, 2022

The Fairmont State University Board of Governors met Wednesday afternoon to discuss matters relating to University Pre...

Fairmont State President Mirta Martin to Step Down

Posted on May 17, 2022

According to WDTV, Dr. Mirta Martin said that she will not be seeking an extension to her current contract as Presiden...

BHS's Mason Betler among Four Awarded with 2022 Wilson Martino Dental High School Scholarships

Posted on May 17, 2022

Dr. Robert Martino, CEO of Wilmar Management (parent company to Wilson Martino Dental, TLC Dental, iSmile Specialists...

Photos: A Look Back at the 2022 BHS Prom

Posted on May 12, 2022

The 2002 Bridgeport High School prom took place last Saturday.    Check out some of the sights from the...

Bridgeport High School Junior Ariellen Lowery Winner of 2022 Statewide Arts Alive Poster Competition

Posted on May 11, 2022

Bridgeport High School Junior Ariellen Lowery was recently named the winner of the 2022 Arts Alive Poster Competition duri...

Photos: BHS Plant Sale

Posted on May 10, 2022

The Bridgeport High School Native Roots Greenhouse Spring Plant Sale took place over the weekend. Check out photos fro...

Harrison County Natives, Kim and Rusty Hutson, Jr., Provide Gift of $1.8 Million to West Virginia University

Posted on May 06, 2022

A $1.8 million gift to West Virginia University from Mountain State natives Kimberly and Rusty Hutson, Jr.,...

BHS Names Courtney, Abraham Students of Month for May

Posted on May 03, 2022

Bridgeport High School has named Gracie Courtney and Hayden Abraham as its students of the month for May.   Gracie...

Bridgeport High Grad Grant DuVall One of 52 Students Named as WVU Foundation Outstanding Senior

Posted on May 02, 2022

A Black Appalachian first-generation college student graduating with a cumulative 4.0 grade-point average, a two-term Moun...

BHS Names Blount, Woods Students of Month for April

Posted on May 02, 2022

Bridgeport High School has named Mira Blount and Jeremiah Woods as its students of the month for April.   Mira is...

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