Eastside Elementary School features a media center that encourages reading throughout the year with programs like the Twenty-Five Book Campaign, Read to Succeed, Book-It and several book fairs. In 2006 and 2007 the school achieved the Title 1 Distinguished School designation. Students who attend Eastside also have a wide variety of creative interests they can pursue, including the Bear Club, Beta Club, Drama Club, Eastside Boys Club, Cheerleading Club, Chorus, Photography Club, Science Club, Unity Dance Club and Ensemble Club. Lisa Dunnigan is the current principal.