Education

Bridgeport High School
515 Johnson Avenue
Bridgeport, WV 26330

Phone Numbers: (304) 842-3693 or (304) 326-7137

Principal: Mrs. Renee Mathews

http://www.wvonline.com/bhs/

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. Gary Oldaker

http://www.harcoboe.com/bms/

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: Mr. Todd Rubenstein

http://www.harcoboe.com/ses/

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: Mrs. Heather Holbert

http://www.harcoboe.com/jes/

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: Mr. Tony Etris

Web site: http://www.hcswv.org/

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

Web site: http://www.wvjc.edu/

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From the Bench: Former BMS Hoops Player ...

It was around 2002 when I was talking to my friend and former Bridgeport Middle School assistant basketball Coach John...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: BHS Valedictorians and Salu...

Although no longer practiced, Harrison County Schools used to honor valedictorians and salutatorians. Bridgepor...

Posted by Dick Duez
ToquiNotes: Recalling the Life of My Fir...

He was my first best friend. Outside of my own mother and father, as well as my sister, no one has known me longer....

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
The Grapevine: A Little Italian Heritage...

The Board of Directors of the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival are busy preparing for the first official event...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen

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Harrison County WV 4-H Yard Sale

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Bridgeport City Council Meeting

Education

Several Harrison County Students, including Multiple from Bridgeport, Shine at Regional Social Studies Fair

Tim Derico Appointed at State Level to Handle Duties of New Superintendent of Upshur County Schools

Rev. Dr. Matthew Paugh, Bridgeport United Methodist Church Senior Pastor, WVWC Baccalaureate Speaker

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Photos: Region 10 Band Festival Held in Bridgeport

Trio of Simpson Elementary Students Among Winners of 2026 West Virginia Young Writers Contest

WEN WV Continues Scholarship Program for Female Students Pursuing STEM or Energy-Related Fields

Pierpont Community & Technical College Hosting Trio of Career Fairs; One Event Taking Place in Bridgeport

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From the Bench: Former BMS Hoops Player ...

Time Travel: BHS Valedictorians and Salu...

ToquiNotes: Recalling the Life of My Fir...

The Grapevine: A Little Italian Heritage...

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