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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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By Connect-Bridgeport Staff June 24, 2025 9:00 AM EST in Education

Several Bridgeport, Harrison County Students Named to Fairmont State President's, Dean's Lists

Posted on June 22, 2025

More than 1,000 Fairmont State University baccalaureate students have been honored for their academic achievements thr...

Lisa Lang Elected as First Woman Chair of Pierpont Community & Technical College Board of Governors

Posted on June 21, 2025

The Pierpont Community & Technical College Board of Governors held its final meeting of the 2024–2025 academic year on...

Mother, Son Earn WVWC School of Nursing Degrees

Posted on June 18, 2025

Nursing runs in the family, and now West Virginia Wesleyan College degrees do, too.   During Commencement...

Bridgeport High School's William Northey Elected as Governor of 86th Edition of Mountaineer Boys State

Posted on June 17, 2025

For the second time in three years, the governor of the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State is from Bridgeport High...

Bridgeport High School Thespians Honored by Harrison County Board of Education

Posted on June 12, 2025

  Bridgeport High School Thespian Troupe #7549 was honored at the most recent Harrison County Board of Educa...

WVWC Alumni Eliza Taylor, Adam Loudin Return to Lead Marching, Jazz Band Programs

Posted on June 03, 2025

West Virginia Wesleyan College is welcoming back two accomplished music alumni to lead its marching and jazz programs. Eli...

Pierpont Community & Technical College has Dozens from City, Harrison County on President's, Dean's List

Posted on June 01, 2025

Pierpont Community & Technical College has announced the names of students who attained the President’s Honor List and the...

Photo Gallery III: Third and Final Look of Joe LaRocca Images from BHS Class of 2025 Graduation Night

Posted on May 29, 2025

A week ago today, the largest graduating class in Bridgeport High School history had its commencement ceremony.  ...

Ethan Smell and Madison Hansberry Named the May 2025 Bridgeport High School Students of the Month

Posted on May 25, 2025

Bridgeport High School Principal Renee' Mathews has announced that Ethan Smell and Madison Hansberry are the May, 2025...

City Trio and BHS Alums Strakal, Thomas, and Minor All Earn Doctorates in Physical Therapy from WVU

Posted on May 24, 2025

Three former Bridgeport High School students - Caleb Strakal, John Thomas, and Michael Minor - have been friends for over...

BHS 2019 Grad Vincent Pinti Continues to Make Mark at University of Michigan; Featured in Medicaid Piece

Posted on May 23, 2025

FROM THE GERALD R. FORD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN   If you ask Vincent Pinti (M...

Photos: Graduation Day for BHS Class of 2025

Posted on May 23, 2025

The largest graduating class (218 students)  in the history of Bridgeport High School took part in the annual commencement...

BHS Grad Rachel Morgan, a WVU Collegiate 4-H’er, Lands in Sports Marketing and Alternate Mountaineer

Posted on May 17, 2025

When soon-to-be West Virginia University graduate Rachel Morgan arrived on campus as a freshman, pursuing marketing was no...

Bridgeport High Alumna Maggie Peasak Profiled by West Virginia University School of Nursing Web Site

Posted on May 15, 2025

The West Virginia University School of Nursing Web site regularly features profiles on students, including those about...
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