Since 1997, BCCS has continually introduced enhanced programs to our growing calendar.  Together with multiple community partners, including School District No. 20, local government and health authorities, BCCS continues to provide services which foster and build community and are tailored to meet the needs of our local area, offering convenience for families by co-locating programs and improving cost effectiveness through increased utilization of public buildings.

With the opening of the Blueberry Buds daycare centre in September 2008, Blueberry Creek Community School was granted status as a Neighbourhood Hub by the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development.  Neighbourhood Hubs provide services and projects in partnership with local agencies which are specifically designed to benefit the entire community by combining early childhood development, child care, family strengthening programs and community resources under one roof.

The first Blueberry Creek School was built on a ten acre site in 1916 by the old highway on Blueberry Creek. It housed students from Grades 1 to 8. Students were responsible for chopping the wood, tending the fire and hauling water from the creek. The school was operating until 1947, when it burned down. The students were then bused to Castlegar, and the Blueberry Creek School was amalgamated into the Castlegar United School District.

The present school built on a peach orchard, was land donated by Mr. Gopp to be used in perpetuity for the community. It originally had two class rooms, was opened in 1962 with additional in 1974 – 1975, when the library and activity room were constructed, and a portable classroom was brought into the site. The school was closed again in June 1986, due to declining enrolment. Students were then bused to Kinnaird Elementary School.

Blueberry Creek Elementary school was re-opened in September 1991, due to pressure from local parents. It was closed for the last time in 2002. We gained community school status in 1997 and charitable status in 2001. The school is currently being used by the school district to house the District Resource Centre and the Itinerant Team. Blueberry Creek Community School council utilizes two classrooms, office space and most recently a portable classroom for its programs and partners with the school district to provide learning and literacy programs in area schools.