Principal Tamra Jackson announced that Bridgeport High School earned accreditation from the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), an accreditation division of AdvancED.  This action was taken at the AdvancED Accreditation Commission meeting held on June 18, 2018.

NWAC provides nationally-recognized accreditation, the purpose of which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance.  To earn accreditation, schools must meet NWAC’s high standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school and implement a continuous process of school improvement.

“Accreditation demonstrates to our students, parents and community that we are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly qualified educators,” stated Principal Tamra Jackson.

NWAC accreditation is recognized across state lines, which not only eases the transfer process as students move from accredited school to accredited school but also assures parents that the school is meeting nationally accepted standards for quality and successful professional practice.

Dr. Mark Elgart, President/CEO of AdvancED, the parent organization of NWAC, stated, “NWAC Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school on the primary goal of creating lifelong learners.  Bridgeport High School is to be commended for engaging in this process and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.”

Parents and interested community members can learn more about accreditation at www.advanc-ed.org.

Construction update:  Currently the construction project for Bridgeport School District is being advertised for bid.  Potential contractors completed a walk through on August 22^nd.  Final bid selection is set for October 2. Once a contractor is selected the work will begin.  In the meantime the middle school has been vacated and will not be used this school year. 

The project involves three different areas.  First, the middle school will be abated and torn down to its foundation and rebuilt in new construction.  The gym portion will not be torn down but it will receive remodeling.  The high school will have the front office remodeled and reconfigured to ensure a secure entrance and we will double the size of the kitchen, making it the main cooking kitchen for the district.  Additionally, we will add a music room and two additional classrooms to the backside of the high school.  The elementary will add classrooms and new office space around the elementary gym.  This includes a music room and four regular classrooms.  Updates to the playground is also in the plans. 

The work is anticipated to begin in October and the plan is to be ready for students and staff in the fall of 2019.

District items of interest: 

The next regularly scheduled school board meeting is September 24, 2018    6:00 pm, Superintendent’s Office. 

Board Director Position No. 1 is currently open. Applications will be accepted until October 15. Final selection will be at the October board meeting.

Ensure a school culture where every student is respected, safe, academically challenged and engaged:

There is a professional development early release planned for September 19. The following training has been scheduled: elementary staff will work on School Improvement activitie; MS/HSwill have ASB training.

Ensure strong partnerships with students, families, and community:

The fall ASAP (all schools/all parents) meeting is scheduled for September 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the elementary commons.

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