The two story permanent schoolhouse was built in 1927. It is a standard “stick” frame building with an exterior of stones brought by horse and sled from Mill Creek.
Apple ranch owner, Joe Wilshire, donated 1.2 acres of land for the school’s location, adjacent to the Wilshire Ranch. On May 13, 1927, the board called for a school bond election set for June 4th of that year. The Redlands Daily Facts reported on May 13, 1927, “It is expected that the bonds will carry without opposition for the people of the district are very much in favor of it.” Residents in the Oak Glen School District voted 12 – 0 for a $7,500 bond to build the new school. The amount may seem low, but by comparison Model A Fords were selling for only $471.31.
The bond, needed to finance construction of the new school, was purchased by the only bidder, Elmer J. Kennedy of Los Angeles. The building, constructed with native stone, was built by H. B. Duke and his son Lee.
Holsinger’s Lumber & Hardware Company of Yucaipa took the construction contract, allowing area builders to work on the school to payoff bills they owed at the hardware store.