The school was built in 1926 before the city was incorporated as Oakland Park (1929) when it was Floranada. Local residents sheltered in the school during hurricanes. It was expanded in 1949 with the addition of three rooms.
The school was built in 1926, prior to the city of Oakland Park's incorporation (in 1929) when it was known as Floranada. During hurricanes, local residents sought shelter within the school. In 1949, three additional rooms were added to the building.