The Harrison County School System is partnering again with Pierpont Aviation Programs this year to have career presentations to 11th and 12th grade students at all six high schools and 8th grade students at all five middle schools. Dr. Brad Gilbert, Senior Professor and Director of Aviation Technology, and his team from Pierpont Aviation Program will visit every high and middle school this year to talk with students about the aviation education and career opportunities available for them here in Harrison County.
This Friday, February 7, Dr. Gilbert and his team will be speaking to students at the schools listed below at the stated times.
High and Middle Schools | Grades | All schools on Same Friday | Time in AM |
BMS | 8th | Feb. 7, 2025 | 8:45 - 9:15 |
BHS | 11th and 12th | Feb. 7, 2025 | 10:45 - 11:15 |
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Lincoln HS | 11th and 12th | Feb. 7, 2025 | 12:45 - 1:15 |
Lincoln MS | 8th | Feb. 7, 2025 | 1:45 - 2:15 |
At the end of Pierpont’s presentation, students in all four schools will be invited on a field trip to the Pierpont facility at Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Center at 1050 Industrial Rd E, Bridgeport, WV 26330. Those field trip dates will be in March and press releases will be sent out closer to the date.
Harrison County Schools, Pierpont Aviation programs, and our local aviation industry are hoping these presentations and follow up field trips will help our soon-to-be youngest generation of workers to be aware of the opportunities with the aviation industry in our area, along with a chance to see it for themselves.
On the day of the event, please feel free to ask Dr. Brad Gilbert for comments. If a student is not to be photographed, you should be made aware by the school counselor that will be facilitating the school presentations.
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Geraldine Beckett, CTE Liaison Specialist, Harrison County Schools, at 304-326-7387, or at