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/

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Education

All Members of Staff, including the Bridgeport School's Therapy Dog Connor, Take Part in Picture Day

BHS's Emma Romano One of Two in State Chosen to Senate Youth Program; Earn $10,000 Scholarship

Fairmont State Extends Opportunity and Metro Scholarships Deadline to April 1

Looking to be School Mascot? If You're a Student at Glenville State College, the Opportunity is at Hand

Johnson Elementary School Thankful for Donation of Hand Sanitizer for Staff, Students by Local Business

BHS Announces its 2020 Fall Semester Honor Roll

BHS Senior Molly Runner, Named One of Nation's Top Youth Volunteers, Praised by Manchin and Capito

Governor’s Schools Now Accepting Applications from High School Students

Fairmont State University Expands Educational Leadership Program Offerings

Attorney General Morrisey Launches 5th Kids Kick Opioids Contest

Barring COVID Woes, WVU Plans to have In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Class of 2020 in May

WVWC, MetroNews Announce State Scholar Program, Application Now Open for High School Juniors

BHS's Molly Runner One of Two Youth Volunteers in State Honored Nationally for Community Service Work

Bridgeport Middle School Releases Honor Roll for First Nine Weeks of 2020/2021 School Year

WVU's Fourth Day of Giving Scheduled for March 3

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