Computer training, business and first aid are examples of program offerings on a regular basis. Part- time courses and special interest skills such as crafts, languages, and music have been offered. Big Eddy Elementary offers students a family like atmosphere and enjoys extremely high parental support. This school lies on the west bank of the Columbia River and is about 3.4 kilometers from the City Centre. The school has a good sized gymnasium with a small stage and a fully functional library staffed with a teacher librarian and library clerk.
Technology is a strength area of the school.
Mountain View Elementary also enjoys excellent relationships with the community and parents. Mountain View Elementary School has the District Resource Centre housed there and the gymnasium and large stage is the site of a number of community events. Each classroom now has a supply of playground equipment, primary students are benefiting from more gym equipment, and science cupboards have supplies which provide students with more hands-on opportunities. Student leadership is a focus of this school. Mount Begbie Elementary School is located on the eastern side of the City and has a full-size gymnasium, is wheelchair accessible on both floors and has nine bright classrooms.