The Maplestead School District was established formally in August 1900 and it operated a one-room schoolhouse on the southwest quarter of 24-8-3 west of the Principal Meridian in the RM of Grey. Known originally as Elma School, it was renamed in December 1918 to avoid confusion with Elma School No. 1286 in Whitemouth. The original schoolhouse was replaced with a new structure in 1951 and the former building was moved to Elm Creek and used as the Legion Hall before being demolished in 1982. The new school featured indoor toilets and a full basement with a play area. It closed permanently in 1967. The remaining students went to Elm Creek Consolidated School No. 812, and the school district was formally dissolved in January 1968. This monument at the former school site was erected in 1992 for the Elm Creek centennial year, and dedicated to the pioneers, teachers, and students of Maplestead School.