https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?section=Education A dynamic source of Bridgeport, West Virginia information - that never stops coming to you. Connect Community. Connect Commerce. Connect Bridgeport. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:09:03 EST en-us Copyright 2026 Connect Bridgeport https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/ https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?section=Education https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/images/connect-bridgeport-logo.png Connect Bridgeport: Education https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Tim-Derico-Appointed-at-State-Level-to-Handle-Duties-of-New-Superintendent-of-Upshur-County-Schools62776 West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Tim Derico as the new Superintendent of Upshur... Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:30:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Tim-Derico-Appointed-at-State-Level-to-Handle-Duties-of-New-Superintendent-of-Upshur-County-Schools62776 https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Kindergarten-Registration-for-2026-2027-has-Begun62713 Harrison County Schools is welcoming new kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year. If your child will be 5... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:45:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Kindergarten-Registration-for-2026-2027-has-Begun62713 https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Rev-Dr-Matthew-Paugh-Bridgeport-United-Methodist-Church-Senior-Pastor-WVWC-Baccalaureate-Speaker62616 West Virginia Wesleyan College has announced Rev. Dr. Matthew Paugh, senior pastor of Bridgeport United Methodist Chur... Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:00:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Rev-Dr-Matthew-Paugh-Bridgeport-United-Methodist-Church-Senior-Pastor-WVWC-Baccalaureate-Speaker62616 https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Reminder-BHS-After-Prom-Committee-Fundraiser-in-Golden-Potty-Form-Back-to-Help-Fund-Celebration62671 Bridgeport High School’s After Prom Committee is bringing back a creative and lighthearted fundraiser to support... Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:30:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Reminder-BHS-After-Prom-Committee-Fundraiser-in-Golden-Potty-Form-Back-to-Help-Fund-Celebration62671 https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Photos-Region-10-Band-Festival-Held-in-Bridgeport62609 Editor's Note: The information below is courtesy of WDTV. The photos in the gallery at the bottom of the page are cour... Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Photos-Region-10-Band-Festival-Held-in-Bridgeport62609 https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Fairmont-State-Gets-Over-2M-in-CDS-Funds-to-Equip-Campus-Police-Aviation-with-Essential-Resources62597 Fairmont State University has been awarded more than $2 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funds for Fisca... Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Fairmont-State-Gets-Over-2M-in-CDS-Funds-to-Equip-Campus-Police-Aviation-with-Essential-Resources62597 https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Reminder-Early-Three-Hour-School-Dismissal-Friday62570 FROM THE HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION   Parents are reminded that students will be dismissed early on Friday... Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:45:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Reminder-Early-Three-Hour-School-Dismissal-Friday62570 https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Trio-of-Simpson-Elementary-Students-Among-Winners-of-2026-West-Virginia-Young-Writers-Contest62506 A trio of Bridgeport students, all from Simpson Elementary School, were among the Harrison County winners in the 2026 West... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Trio-of-Simpson-Elementary-Students-Among-Winners-of-2026-West-Virginia-Young-Writers-Contest62506 https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Pierpont-Board-of-Governors-Chair-Lang-and-Members-Select-Dr-Michael-Waide-as-Next-School-President62521 The Pierpont Community & Technical College Board of Governors has selected Dr. Michael Waide as the institution’s next... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Pierpont-Board-of-Governors-Chair-Lang-and-Members-Select-Dr-Michael-Waide-as-Next-School-President62521 https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=WEN-WV-Continues-Scholarship-Program-for--Female-Students-Pursuing-STEM-or-Energy-Related-Fields62525 The Women’s Energy Network (WEN) West Virginia, an organization of professional women in the energy field working to devel... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:30:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=WEN-WV-Continues-Scholarship-Program-for--Female-Students-Pursuing-STEM-or-Energy-Related-Fields62525 https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Annual-Instruction-Required-by-Law-for-Public-Schools-on-Safe-Responsible-Technology-Set-to-Take-Place62461 FROM THE HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION   Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, West Virginia law requires... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:45:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Annual-Instruction-Required-by-Law-for-Public-Schools-on-Safe-Responsible-Technology-Set-to-Take-Place62461 https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Pierpont-Community--Technical-College-Hosting-Trio-of-Career-Fairs-One-Event-Taking-Place-in-Bridgeport62504 Pierpont Community & Technical College will host three career fairs this April at campuses in Fairmont, Clarksburg and... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:30:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Pierpont-Community--Technical-College-Hosting-Trio-of-Career-Fairs-One-Event-Taking-Place-in-Bridgeport62504 https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Yellow-Bus-Red-Sign-State-Division-of-Motor-Vehicles-Offers-Tips-for-Safe-Driving-Around-School-Buses62460 West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV) is reaching out to share tips on driving safely as students enter and ex... Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:30:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Yellow-Bus-Red-Sign-State-Division-of-Motor-Vehicles-Offers-Tips-for-Safe-Driving-Around-School-Buses62460 https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Harrison-BOE-Recognizes-BHS-Students-for-Earning-State-Seal-of-Biliteracy-andor-Global-Seal-of-Biliteracy62462 The Harrison County Board of Education recently recognized multiple Bridgeport High School students who earned the West Vi... Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:30:00 EST https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=Education&item=Harrison-BOE-Recognizes-BHS-Students-for-Earning-State-Seal-of-Biliteracy-andor-Global-Seal-of-Biliteracy62462