The Saint John Nepomucene Parochial School traces its roots as far back as 1914 when Fr. Saturnino Parungao, who was assigned in the Parish, opened a pre-elementary class where he himself taught the young children basic truths and prayer in Spanish. The children were also taught how to read and write using the Cartila. Through the patient instruction of Fr. Saturnino the pupils mastered the basic truths in prayer and were able to read and write in Spanish. Simple arithmetical computations or operations were also taught with later served as background for the next grades when the pupils enrolled in the public elementary school.


When Fr. Saturnino left the Parish, the school was closed for some time until the arrival of a new parish priest in the person of Rev. Fr. Sotero Martin. He opened the school, which was popularly called “Convento” and admitted enrollees among children below elementary school age. It was a “one –teacher class” where the rudiments of 3 R’s (Reading, writing and Arithmetic) and the basic truths and prayers of the Roman Catholic faith were taught to the pupils for free. The teacher who was assigned was a high school graduate named Magdalena Ramos who possessed the skills and interest in teaching. She used visual aids, which she herself prepared to help pupils comprehend the different learning areas, which were taught. Many of the pupils who studied in the “Convento” are now career people whose training in this school provided moral and spiritual anchor to their present behavior and conduct as Catholic citizens.


It was closed again in the seventies (70’s) with the passing away of Magdalena Ramos and later, Msgr. Sotero Martin. It was never re-opened by the priest who followed until the arrival of Rev. Fr. Rene A. Mangahas. As early as 1988, he took a bold step in opening the Nursery and Kindergarten Classes. This time, it is not for free but with reasonable fees, so as to pay the teachers and to maintain the school, which served as a venue in instilling the Catholic faith for both parents and children. They were molded to become active members of the community.


Later, it was expended from pre-elementary levels. The rationale is to maximize the number of parishioners being reached by the Good News. The number of volunteer catechists in the parish who are teaching Christian Education in the public school is small in proportion to the big number of children that can be reached by them. Through this parochial school, more families and parents of children enrolled in the school can be reached and catechized in the Parents-Teachers Council’s meetings and conferences and other activities.


The school opened its door not only to the pupils/students from above average income families but also to average income families, provided that they pass the required entrance examination and interview. The school is part of the parish formation program which serves as many as those desires to enroll to meet the needs of a rural farming community.
The curriculum of the school is patterned after DepED with the addition of Christian Living Education. It is believed that the Christian Education that they will receive will fully develop them spiritually, morally, physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially to prepare them for the future roles in the society. Text and references used for each level are those used in the private schools in Metro Manila as Miriam College and Ateneo de Manila University.


When everything else was organized, the Board of Directors headed by Rev. Fr. Rene A. Mangahas as President, registered the school   to the Securities and Exchange Commission to give it a legal personality and financial stability. The school continued to encounter problems on facilities and finances but this did not discourage the administrators, teachers, and parents and through the organized Parent-Teacher Council to undertake the project that will generate funds. There were many philanthropic citizens who responded whenever they were solicited funds. Through planning and persistent effort and follow-up, a two-storey building, (through foreign and local funding) was constructed to house the preparatory class and later, Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4. The school because still inadequate, the former directress Miss Ma. Cheryl V. Calo (now Mrs. Santos) prepared a project proposal for the acquisition of another two-storey building in the school year 1993-1994 which luckily was approved by foreign funding agencies abroad.


In April 1994, the construction of another two-storey building was started without funds on hand because of the urgency and importance of the building which would house the additional classes. The school received the funds in July 1994, just in time for completion of the building. Again, in April 1995, the one-storey building, which was used to house the Nursery, Kindergarten and library was renovated into a two-storey building through the funds generated from the inauguration and blessing of the school in cooperation and coordination with the Parent – Teacher Council and Director. The additional rooms are to house classes, which are expected to be organized in the coming school year as a result of increased enrolment.


The school is granted to operate yearly and in 1995, the Pre-Elementary level has been granted recognition by the government through DECSRO III subject to existing rules and regulations.


In the same year, the former president of the College of Immaculate Concepcion (CIC), Rev. Fr. Antonio A. Mangahas Jr. was assigned to be the parish priest and managed the school systematically. Father Onet gave his full support for further development of the school. The elementary levels were completed and recognized by DECS with the persistent effort of Mrs. Antonia T. Galang, as the school principal and later left the school due to her unstable physical condition. In May 1997, Mrs. Cecilia C. Burayag was appointed as the acting principal of the school.


In June – December of 1999, Theresian sisters namely, Sr. Gema Meroña and Sr. Fatima Gil offered themselves to serve the school and the community as well.


In June 1999, the school launched the opening of High School only for the first and second year levels. It was then that the reformation of the Board of Trustees was carried out. Dr. Salvacion Gabriel was added as a member.
On May 16, 2000, the ground-breaking ceremony of the new site in San Roque took place. The lot, which measures two and a half hectares, was donated through the generous heart of Ms. Epifania Lapuz. The students from high school level have started planting different trees around the site.


On November 2001, when Rev. Fr. Antonio A. Mangahas was assigned parish priest of St. Anthony Abbot Parish of San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, and Rev. Fr. Jessie Salac took his post as the new parish priest and school director, implementing new developments to further enhance existing policies. It was through his persistent efforts that the school obtained government recognition for the secondary department. The said recognition was granted by Dr. Vilma Labrador, Regional Director, DepED Region III last February 8, 2002 during the 14th Foundation Year of the school. Director Vilma Labrador signed the recognition paper before the presence of Fr. Jessie C. Salac and faculty members.


The Board of Advisers was also formed to assist the members of the faculty. Dr. Alejandro Donato, former director of the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, heads the line of advisers.
The curriculum of the school is patterned after Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, St. Scholastica College and other established schools in Manila.


The continuous success of SJNPS is attributed to the cooperative endeavor of the school director, Rev. Fr. Jessie Salac, the Board of Trustees, the administrators, the teachers, the community and the parents, and some generous people and funding agencies who continue to provide financial support for school buildings, teachers’ training and other facilities of the school. One notable contribution was when Senator Loren Legarda donated books and reference materials when she visited the town on May 16, 2002.
When Mrs. Cecilia G. Burayag, the high school principal took the post as Pre-Elementary and Elementary Principal in 2004, Mrs. Lucila R. Ramoso was appointed by Rev. Fr. Jessie C. Salac to take charge of the High School Department.
Because of her expertise as an educator, Mrs. Cecilia G. Burayag established a school of her own. When she resigned, Mr. Reneo S. Hernandez, a Master of Arts graduate from De la Salle University-Manila, who was qualified as Pre-Elementary and Grade School Departments Principal took the post she left.


In April 2008, Rev. Fr. Richmond A. Nilo was requested to take over the SJNPS. He stayed on until October 2008 when he was replaced by Rev. Fr. Jose Elmer I. Mangalinao, the Vicar General of the Diocese of Cabanatuan City and Parish Priest of Saint Nicolas De Tolentine Cathedral as well. The administration aims to continue providing an integral Catholic Education and total Christian formation.


           At present, with the new member of the academic team in the person of Miss Jenielyn T. Bolanos who was appointed as the school principal of the high school department, the SJNPS continues to serve and grow as guided but its mission, transforming lives for God and Society.


It can be said that SJNPS flourishes as the result of labor of LOVE and SERVICE. The school generates funds from what students pay for tuition. The teachers deliver instructional service to the best out of the students’ potentials as Christians and humane persons.
Leading the Way


Through the years, Saint John Nepomucene Parochial School has undeniably proven its worth as a school to watch out for. And truly, it has gained the full trust of the community in terms of quality and Christ-centered Catholic education.
From the humble beginnings in 1988, the school population has increased significantly every year. And sincere to the commitment of giving back what it is worth to be schooled at SJNPS, our students have garnered big awards and prestigious recognition – a proof that Nepomucians can make it.


Saint John Nepomucene Parochial School now prides itself as one of the Supremes in the whole province of Nueva Ecija, shining among bigger and earlier established schools in the division.



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