A leaf of History: Dampol 2nd NHS

In 1969, Dampol 2^nd Barrio High School opened its door to the less priviledged youth of Dampol 2^nd A and its neighboring barangays. The late Mayor Arsenio Sulit, Councilor Vidal Esguerra, Mr. Paulo Caleon and some concerned barangay officials spearheaded the plan. For many members of the preceding generation, going to high school was only a dream. With the foundation of Dampol 2^nd Barrio High School, the dream has become a reality to the succeeding generations.

The school began with 65 students and two teachers. Enrollment increased rapidly and additional teachers were hired. The school offered limited rooms only. The rooms that were built were Marcos Type and Bagong Lipunan. There were also rooms donated by the Parents & Teachers Association (PTA).

Before the school was nationalized, students had paid their tuition fees and the salary of teachers came from the local fund. By virtue of the Republic Act No. 6655-Section 7 otherwise known as Free Secondary Education Act of 1988, Dampol 2^nd Barangay High School became Dampol 2^nd National High School.

On March 18,1993, a group of Pakistan Science Educators and PASMEP Fellows together with the Division Schools Superintendent, Dr. Fe S. Ventura and the Science Division Supervisor visited Dampol 2^nd High School. On March 18,1993, a group of Pakistan Science Educators and PASMEP Fellows together with the Division Schools Superintendent, Dr. Fe S. Ventura and the Science Division Supervisor visited Dampol 2^nd High School. The foreign educators conducted a study of Philippine educational system in teaching Mathematics and Science and the school was chosen to be visited. They observed demonstration teachings of teachers in Math and Science. On September 21 of the same year, Japanese educators came and did the same.

From 1991 to 1996, Mrs. Ederlinda P. dela Cruz became the officer-in-charge of the school. It was in 1997 when she became Principal I. After some years, she was promoted to Principal II and had the position until school year 2003-2004. The school heads who followed Mrs. Ederlinda dela Cruz are Mrs. Lucena Torres (2004-2010), Mrs. Rufina Calautit (2010-2014), Mrs. Felipa DL. Santiago (2014-2015), Mrs. Imelda C. Mendoza (2015-2016) , Mrs. Maria Lourdes L. Ramos Ramos (2016-2020), and the late Mr. Lamberto M. Dionisio (May-August 2020).

At present, Dampol 2^nd National High School has 57 JHS teachers, 7 head teachers, 3 guards, 3 janitors and 6 nonteaching staff. Mr. Bienvenido L. Guevarra Jr. is now its new principal. The school is hopeful that at the soonest possible time, with the help of some concerned government officials, it will be able to acquire additional lot for constructions of more school buildings. The two-storey ten classrooms is now constructed.

The school offers Senior High School with the following strands: TVL and GAS with 12 competent teachers. The first products of K to 12 graduated and faced the outside world with confidence, pride and equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge learned from their competent SHS teachers.