Education

Bridgeport High School
515 Johnson Avenue
Bridgeport, WV 26330
 
Phone Numbers: (304) 842-3693 or (304) 326-7137
 
Principal: Mrs. Renee Mathews
 
 
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
 
 
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 
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 

JES Kindergarten Students Get Hands-On with Apples

Posted on October 06, 2024

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Katie Hinerman’s class at Johnson Elementary School had a hands-on learning experience t...

"Star Students of the Month" for Simpson Elementary School Announced by Administration for September

Posted on October 05, 2024

Simpson Elementary School recently announced its “Star Students of the Month.” Each month, one child will be recognize...

Applications from Current College Juniors and Seniors Being Taken for FBI CJIS'S Collegiate Academy

Posted on October 02, 2024

Current college juniors and seniors have the chance to experience a day inside the FBI. The 2024 FBI CJIS Di...

Photos: Fun Times at Bridgeport High School Theatre's Beauty & the Beast Themed Tea Party

Posted on October 01, 2024

Bridgeport High School Theatre was host for a Beauty & the Beast themed tea party on Sunday.   Check out some of t...

BMS Students Recognized and Rewarded for Raising West Virginia Assessment Test Schools by 5 Percent

Posted on September 30, 2024

Earlier this month, Bridgeport Middle School held a celebration to recognize 7th and 8th grade students for their high...

After Time-Consuming Delay, $2.7M Addition Project at Simpson Elementary School Ready to Get Started

Posted on September 30, 2024

It has been almost a year since Gov. Jim Justice announced that Simpson Elementary, along with Nutter Fort Primary has...

Photos: Another Big Turnout for Girls in Aviation Day

Posted on September 29, 2024

The third annual Girls in Aviation Day took place on Saturday and Joe LaRocca was present to capture some of action. &...

Bridgeport High Lists AP Scholars for 2024 and 2025; School Top in State for SAT Scores in Math, English

Posted on September 26, 2024

Bridgeport High School is excited and honored to announce the list of AP Scholars for the 2023-2024 school year! Every...

Several Students from Bridgeport High School Earn 2024 National Recognition from the College Board

Posted on September 12, 2024

Several Bridgeport High School students received awards for recognition last week based on certain academic standards and...
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