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
 

BHS Senior Madison Seti Named as National Merit Scholarship Finalist

February starts out with a rodent predicting the weather and transitions into a holiday of love midway through. For Br...

By Trina Runner February 27, 2020 1:30 PM EST in Education

Marshall University Announces President's and Dean's Lists for Fall Semester

Posted on February 26, 2020

Marshall University has released its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall semester.  ...

Bridgeport High School Student Council Continues to Work on Bevy of Events to Aid School, Community

Posted on February 25, 2020

The following was submitted to Connect-Bridgeport on behalf of the Bridgeport High School Student Body and Student Council...

Bridgeport High School Announces Jeffers, Jacobs as Students of the Month for March

Posted on February 24, 2020

Bridgeport High School has announced that Abby Jeffers and Jackson Jacobs have been selected as Students of the Month...

BHS Alumna Lohmann Featured on WVWC Web Site

Posted on February 24, 2020

The following appeared on West Virginia Wesleyan's Web site. The Student Profile features Bridgeport High School alumna Ma...

Bridgeport High School Announces Merica and Wojciechowicz as Students of the Month for February

Posted on February 23, 2020

Bridgeport High School has announced that Payton Merica and Josh Wojciechowicz have been selected as Students of the M...

Bridgeport High School Announces Campbell and Madden as Students of the Month for January

Posted on February 22, 2020

Bridgeport High School has announced Emma Campbell and Mac Madden as Students of the Month for January.  ...

Bridgeport High School Announces Seti and Hess as Students of the Month for December

Posted on February 21, 2020

Bridgeport High School has announced that Madison Seti and Owen Hess are the Students of the Month for December....

Bridgeport's Momen Family Pays Tribute to School of Dentistry at West Virginia University with Scholarship

Posted on February 20, 2020

Dentistry students at West Virginia University who demonstrate a commitment to compassionate care will benefit from th...

Indian Insider: BHS Report for February 19, 2019

Posted on February 19, 2020

Here it is: Today's edition of "Indian Insider," a Bridgeport High School news, weather and sports produ...

Bridgeport Middle Releases First Semester Honor Roll

Posted on February 19, 2020

The following is the First Semester Honor Roll for Bridgeport Middle School, submitted by BMS to Connect-Bridgeport. I...

Johnson Elementary Librarian Marylou Smith Creates First BookCrossing Account in State; Students Can Track Books All Over the World

Posted on February 17, 2020

It’s no secret that people love discovering things.  Scavenger hunts, hidden pictures, mystery dinners...

Bridgeport Middle Second 9 Weeks Honor Roll Listed

Posted on February 17, 2020

The following is the Second 9 Weeks Honor Roll for Bridgeport Middle School that was submitted by BMS to Connect-Bridg...

Indian Insider: BHS Report for February 14, 2019

Posted on February 14, 2020

Here it is: Today's edition of "Indian Insider," a Bridgeport High School news, weather and sports produ...

BHS Senior Winkie Lands Another Honor as One of Two U.S. Senate Youth Program Representatives

Posted on February 11, 2020

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced Monday that high schoolers Joshua Hat...

Bridgeport High Releases First Semester Honor Roll

Posted on February 11, 2020

The following is the Bridgeport High School Honor Roll for the 2019-20 school year's first semester. The honor roll wa...
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