JAMES MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL

School History

James Monroe Middle School , founded in 1950, was named after Superintendent Dr. James M. Monroe who was killed in an automobile accident on the way to a meeting in Bakersfield . The current buildings replaced the temporary metal buildings that were used during World War II. Grades K-8 and the District Office were all housed on the campus.

 

The Gymnasium was named in honor of Douglas Brewer, Assistant Principal for twenty-five years.

 

James Monroe Junior High School served students in grades 7-9 until 1995 when it became James Monroe Middle School serving grades 6-8.