Construction of James John High School began in Fall 1909.

[1] In the school's first year, men's and women's basketball teams were formed.

[7] The following year, James John graduated the largest class in its history, with 22 students receiving diplomas.

[15] James John students moved to the completed Roosevelt High School building in January 1923.

[16] The old school building was gutted by fire in September 1934 after sitting vacant for a number of years.