Watch: New Bassick High School Rises January 17, 2024 Lennie Grimaldi Education1 Comment </p> <p>Days from the redo Democratic primary for mayor incumbent Joe Ganim and education officials provided an update on the building of a new Bassick High School, adjacent to the University of Bridgeport campus, with an expected school-year occupancy August 2025.</p> <p>As noted by City Councilman Ernie Newton, see video above, this is a unique opportunity for high schoolers abutting a college experience, something also highlighted by State Senator Herron Gaston, a university executive.</p> <p>Even Ganim critic school board member Joe Sokolovic, backing John Gomes for mayor, was allowed to speak into the mic on a bone-chilling, windy day.</p> <p>Bassick is the last among the city’s flagship high schools to undergo a new home or major modern renovations.</p> <p>The new building will include these programs for Bassick High School and the Bridgeport Military Academy</p> <p>— Architecture/Engineering Lab<br /> — Aeronautical Tech<br /> — Advanced Manufacturing<br /> — Automotive Repair<br /> — Construction Technologies<br /> — Liberal Arts<br /> — Law Enforcement<br /> — Firefighting<br /> — Emergency Medical Services<br /> — Homeland Security<br /> — Military Sciences</p> <p> </p> <p> 0
I recently drove by it. It’s seems small