The SJNHS

San Juan National High School is a public school located in Handiong, Libmanan, Camarines Sur. It was founded in the year 1953 and has since been a proud source of quality education for generations of students in the region. At present, the school is currently under the stewardship of Dr. Decimo Espiritu Ph.D, who serves as its principal.

The school has an average number of enrollees of around 1,500 students each year who come from the neighboring municipalities of Libmanan and Pamplona. These students are overseen by a team of dedicated educators who handle classes ranging from the Lower Secondary level up to Senior High. With its large number of students, San Juan National High School is considered one of the largest public high schools in the province of Camarines Sur.

The school offers various tracks and strands to cater to the diverse interests and needs of its students. Available tracks include the Academic, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL), while the strands offered include Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM); Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS); and General Academic Strand (GAS). These offerings are a testament to San Juan National High School's commitment to promoting holistic learning and providing its students with a well-rounded education.

Local Map of SJNHS

Brief History of SJNHS

San Juan National High School is a public secondary school situated in Handiong, Libmanan, Camarines Sur. It was established in 1953 during the administration of President Elpidio Quirino, four years after the town of Handiong was formed. The school was initially called Handiong High School, with only four teachers in its staff. It was renamed San Juan National High School in 1964 after St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of Handiong.

During the early years of the school's existence, its facilities were very basic. Classes were held in makeshift buildings made of nipa and bamboo. Students were forced to sit on the floor or on wooden benches with no backrest. The school had no library, laboratory, or other facilities that could enhance the learning experience of its students. Despite these challenges, San Juan National High School managed to produce graduates who excelled in various fields.

Today, San Juan National High School has become a center for academic excellence in the town of Handiong. The school has undergone numerous improvements over the years, including the construction of a multi-purpose hall, a library, a science laboratory, and a computer laboratory. The school is also proud of its faculty, which consists of experienced and dedicated teachers who guide, mentor, and inspire their students to become responsible citizens and leaders in their respective communities.

Sketch of the school and its surroundings

School PVMGO

Vision

We dream of Filipinos who passionately love their country and whose values and competencies enable them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to building the nation. As a learner-centered public institution, the Department of Education continuously improves itself to better serve its stakeholders.

Mission

To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture based and complete basic education where:

Students learn in a child friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment,
Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner
Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an enabling and supportive environment for effective learning to happen,
Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share responsibility for developing life-long learners.