George A. Dondero High School (formerly Royal Oak High School) opened in 1927 in Royal Oak, Michigan in Greater Detroit.

It was named after former Royal Oak School Board president and U.S. representative George A. Dondero.

[3] At the peak of enrollment, Dondero had more than 2,000 students, which had declined to 650 in its final year On October 31, 2006, the Dondero gymnasium was set on fire, causing extensive damage.

[4][5][6] On October 20, 2007, the building was officially re-dedicated as Royal Oak Middle School.

The dedication ceremony took place at 4:20 PM in the restored auditorium housing three huge W.P.A.