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
 

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Posted on April 06, 2020

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JES Video Series: Marylou Smith Shares a Special Book

Posted on April 04, 2020

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JES Video Series: Officer Jamie Hamrick and Connor Explain why Washing Hands is so Important

Posted on April 03, 2020

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Simpson Elementary Staff Sends Video Message of Encouragement to Students, Families

Posted on April 03, 2020

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JES Video Series: Lesley Morgan Explains what it takes to be a Word Collector

Posted on April 02, 2020

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Bridgeport High Graduation Date Changed with Other County Schools; Prom Dates also Set to be Altered

Posted on April 01, 2020

A letter from Harrison County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Manchin outlines changes in graduation dates for the six...

JES Video Series: Bethany Kulchock and Her Sister Show Us How to Play Concentration.

Posted on April 01, 2020

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Fairmont State to Complete Reminder of Semester, Exams Online; Virtual Commencement also to be Held

Posted on March 31, 2020

FROM FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY   Due to the continued spread of COVID-19 and recommendations by the C...

JES Video Series: Erin Bowers Shows how to Work on CVC Sounds while Shooting some Hoops

Posted on March 31, 2020

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JES Video Series: Marylou Smith Reminds us that Reading can Come in Many Forms

Posted on March 30, 2020

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Millions of Dollars Available for Communities for School Safety through Department of Justice Grants

Posted on March 30, 2020

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Most Counties Transition to Long-Term Feeding Plans for Students

Posted on March 29, 2020

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), at the request of Governor Jim Justice, continues to work with count...

BHS Counselors Offer Encouragement and Tools During Pandemic

Posted on March 29, 2020

Prior to Bridgeport High School’s online platform, the counselors, Kristina Robinson and Jenna Edwards, were working...

JES Video Series: Amy Reinhart Provides a Lesson on Fractions with Fruit

Posted on March 29, 2020

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JES Video Series: Valerie Lively Teaches a Fun Game for the Entire Family

Posted on March 28, 2020

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