In August 1996, the mural was inset at the entrance to Gilham's main corridor. Today the Gilham area had a distinctly suburban feel to it. The land east of the school boasts a park land and many new houses. A sidewalk and a bridge allowing students to walk across the field and ditch to get to school was completed in 1998. The fourth grade students are participating in the development of a wetland area.
Plans are underway to redesign and improve sports fields to the west.
These two projects are spear-headed by Gilham parents. Gilham has had seven principals in 33 years. In September 1966 Don Rose opened the building, but within two years was appointed a Regional Director and Bill Dugan took over. Bill was principal for eight years and was transferred to Egdewood Elementary School. Ed Belknap became principal for over four years, then took early retirement.