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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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Posted on March 26, 2026

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

Posted on March 24, 2026

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Pierpont Board of Governors Chair Lang and Members Select Dr. Michael Waide as Next School President

Posted on March 23, 2026

The Pierpont Community & Technical College Board of Governors has selected Dr. Michael Waide as the institution’s next...

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

Posted on March 23, 2026

The Women’s Energy Network (WEN) West Virginia, an organization of professional women in the energy field working to devel...

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

Posted on March 20, 2026

Pierpont Community & Technical College will host three career fairs this April at campuses in Fairmont, Clarksburg and...

Harrison BOE Recognizes BHS Students for Earning State Seal of Biliteracy and/or Global Seal of Biliteracy

Posted on March 17, 2026

The Harrison County Board of Education recently recognized multiple Bridgeport High School students who earned the West Vi...

Bridgeport Nursing Students Participate in Spring 2026 Pledge Ceremony, Marking Profession Commitment

Posted on March 16, 2026

WVU School of Nursing students at the Bridgeport Campuspledged their commitment to the nursing profession during the Sprin...

Bridgeport's John Honce Elected as Senator to West Virginia University Student Government Association

Posted on March 14, 2026

Bridgeport's John Honce elected to the Student Government Association student senate. You can read below his profile poste...

Bridgeport's Diane Kinney Takes Administrative Post as New Anna Jarvis Elementary Assistant Principal

Posted on March 12, 2026

Bridgeport resident Diane Kinney has been named as the new Assistant Principal at Anna Jarvis Elementary School, which is...

Five Seniors at Bridgeport High School Candidates for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Posted on March 07, 2026

Five graduating seniors at Bridgeport High School have been named among more than 5,000 candidates in the 2026 U.S. Pr...

Two RCB Students Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Awards at State Culture Center at Capitol Complex

Posted on March 02, 2026

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