Edgehill Elementary School in Powell River is getting a big upgrade, and more space for students.
Five new classrooms are being added to the school, opening up 120 new spaces for elementary students. The school is also adding a new multipurpose room, a media technology room, and dedicated learning spaces for students with disabilities and diverse abilities.
The upgrades are happening thanks to $16.5 million in provincial funding and a quarter-million from the school district.
Several other schools in the qathet School District are getting $2.1 million in upgrades, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades at Henderson Elementary. Other schools will be getting energy-saving upgrades.
The new classrooms and improvements will be in place by spring 2026.