Bridgman Public Schools
| Bridgman Public Schools | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
9964 Gast Road[1]
, Berrien County, Michigan, 49106United States | |
| District information | |
| Grades | PreKindergarten–12 |
| Superintendent | Shane Peters[2] |
| Schools | 3[3] |
| Budget | $15,236,000 2021-2022 expenditures[3] |
| NCES District ID | 2606840[3] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 810 (2024-2025)[3] |
| Teachers | 63.06 (on an FTE basis) (2024-2025)[3] |
| Staff | 122.91 FTE (2024-2025)[3] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 12.84 (2024-2025)[3] |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
Bridgman Public Schools is a public school district in Berrien County, in West Michigan. It serves Bridgman and parts of the townships of Baroda, Lake, and Lincoln.[4]
History
The former Bridgman High School opened in fall 1922, following the consolidation of schools in the area.[5][6] The old Bridgman School that it replaced was sold.[7]
Bridgman Elementary opened in November 1958, and its gymnasium was completed in January 1959.[8][9]
The current high school opened in fall 1971, and the 1922 high school building became the district's middle school. It was named for Frederick Reed, the district's superintendent from 1922 to 1951.[10] Between 1970 and 1976, district enrollment increased from 814 to 977, and the district requested a bond issue to replace the Reed building.[11] Voters passed the bond issue and the current Reed Middle School opened in fall 1978. The building was designed by Daverman and Associates of Grand Rapids.[12]
Bond issues to improve district technology and facilities were passed in 2009 and 2011.[13] A renovation of the district's swimming pool is planned for 2026.[14]
Schools
| School | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgman High School | 9964 Gast Road, Bridgman | Grades 9–12. Built 1971.[10] |
| F.C. Reed Middle School | 10254 California, Bridgman | Grades 5–8. Built 1976.[11] |
| Bridgman Elementary | 3891 Lake Street, Bridgman | Grades PreK-4. Built 1958.[8] |
References
- ^ a b Bridgman Public Schools. "Bridgman Public Schools". Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Bridgman Public Schools. "Staff Directory". Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Bridgman Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
- ^ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Berrien County School Districts (PDF) (Map). Scale not given. Lansing: Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ "Chronological History of Bridgman through 1929". Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ "Students must take training in gymnasium". The Herald-Palladium (St. Joseph, Mich.). September 23, 1922. p. 16.
- ^ "Board votes to sell old school site". The Herald-Palladium (St. Joseph, Mich.). November 18, 1922. p. 10.
- ^ a b "Out of the old, into the new". The Herald Press (St. Joseph, Mich.). November 4, 1958. p. 14.
- ^ "New gym nearly done". The Herald-Palladium (St. Joseph, Mich.). December 31, 1958. p. 24.
- ^ a b "Bridgman marks end of an era". The Herald-Press (St. Joseph, Mich.). October 6, 1971. p. 4.
- ^ a b "Reasons favoring new Bridgman school given". The Herald-Palladium (St. Joseph, Mich.). September 10, 1976. p. 2.
- ^ "Open house at Bridgman". The Herald-Palladium (St. Joseph, Mich.). September 28, 1978. p. 31.
- ^ Michigan Department of Treasury. "STATE QUALIFIED SCHOOL BOND ELECTION RESULTS BERRIEN COUNTY Bridgman Public Schools". Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Bridgman Public Schools. "Construction Updates". Retrieved February 1, 2026.