Fraser School, which opened in 1913, was soon inadequate for the increasing student numbers. Construction of a new two-room schoolhouse began in 1916. Opened in 1917, the school comprised both elementary and high school grades. However, many students boarded in main centres elsewhere to attend larger high schools. The McBride school went to grade 11. Addressing a need, grade 12 was introduced using correspondence course material for 1939–1940. Assumedly in subsequent years, the more traditional methodology was used. The elementary grades relocated to the Legion Hall, but in 1942, swapped with the secondary students to better utilize the respective spaces.