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Education

Bridgeport High School
515 Johnson Avenue
Bridgeport, WV 26330
 
Phone Numbers: (304) 842-3693 or (304) 326-7137
 
Principal: Mr. Matt DeMotto
 
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. Dave Mazza
 
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: Mrs. Jill Steele
 
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: Ms. Vicki Huffman
 
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: Mrs. Linda Simms
 
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/

WVU Classes all Online until Noon due to Weather

Posted on January 25, 2021

West Virginia University will move on-campus instruction on the Morgantown campus online until noon Monday (Jan. 25)...

Fairmont State’s Reneau Selected as Finalist for State’s Professor of the Year Award

Posted on January 25, 2021

From Fairmont State University   Fairmont State University Associate Professor of Special Education, Dr. J...

Inspired by Artist Sassa Wilkes' Project, Local Student Puts Her Own Unique Twist on Inspiring Art

Posted on January 18, 2021

For those who have seen Bridgeport High School junior Maizze Christie perform on stage, it’s clear that she is a...

BHS's Teachers Ranked State's Best Public Educators by National Web Site; School Ranked Third Best

Posted on January 18, 2021

In the recently released 2021 rankings on Niche.com, Bridgeport High School’s educators were listed as the best...

Clarksburg Native Bill Harker Establishes Scholarship at Fairmont State for Harrison, Marion Students

Posted on January 18, 2021

Clarksburg native and president and co-founder of a private investment firm and his wife, an attorney, have developed...

YCF Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2021-22 Academic Year

Posted on January 17, 2021

Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc. (YCF) is accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-22...

Two Bridgeport Students Among Honorees for HHOMA's Project on Racism Contest

Posted on January 15, 2021

The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) will host a virtual award ceremony to celebrate the student winne...

WVU Extension Service Announces 2021 Agriculture Educational Webinar Series

Posted on January 12, 2021

FROM WVU EXTENSION SERVICE   Each winter, WVU Extension Service brings education, know-how and research right...

Striking Up the Band Difficult for Hayslette, BHS Students During COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on January 11, 2021

Some activities can undergo a minor tweak and still be able to take place even with COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in plac...
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