Deped Tayo Digos City Central Elementary School

🚨 Earthquake Drill 2026 🚨

Today, the learners, teachers, and staff of Digos City Central Elementary School actively participated in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. Through this activity, we strengthened our preparedness, practiced proper safety procedures, and reinforced the importance of staying calm and alert during emergencies.

Safety begins with preparedness. Together, we build a safer and more resilient school community.

History Made: 12 Grade 1 SSES Champions Strike Gold and Open Doors to the International Stage

DIGOS CITY CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (DCCES) celebrates a remarkable milestone as its twelve Grade 1 Special, Science, Elementary School (SSES) learners earned Gold Awards at the National Finals of HIPPO The Contest 2026 held at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, on May 30, 2026.

Competing against some of the country's brightest young English learners, the twelve Grade 1 pupils showcased exceptional language proficiency, confidence, and determination, proving that age is never a barrier to excellence.

The school's gold awardees are:

Saeragh Nya Estampa
John Lian Eriel Abulog
Zillea Green Paña�Bliss Rosete�Gambrielle Frianne Torres
Eutiquio III Canada�Jankeio Selgas�Axyl Jay Terrobias�Prince Joel Ong�Ren Mhiel Rayleigh Paqueo�Zeo Raynn Madrigal�Deandrei Anthony Lou Segovia

Among the outstanding achievers, Saeragh Nya Estampa distinguished herself by securing Rank 4 among all competitors in the Baby Hippo Category nationwide. Her exceptional performance earned her a coveted spot in the Continental Round, where she will proudly represent the Philippines in Phuket, Thailand.

Meanwhile, the remaining eleven Grade 1 SSES learners have also earned the opportunity to continue their international journey through the HIPPO Play-Off Round, where they will compete for slots to advance to either Qatar or the United Kingdom.

Behind this extraordinary achievement is the unwavering dedication of their coach and Grade 1-SSES adviser, Diana Rose C. Verdida.

During the preliminary round, Verdida was recognized as the Most Outstanding Coach, a testament to her passion, commitment, and relentless efforts in preparing her young learners for success.

Adding to the school's honors, Digos City Central Elementary School was also awarded Top Performing School and Most Outstanding School during the preliminary round, highlighting the institution's excellence in nurturing globally competitive learners.

For Coach Verdida, the journey was far from easy. Countless hours of preparation, personal sacrifices, financial constraints, and numerous challenges tested her resolve. Yet through faith, perseverance, and the support of the school community and parents, the dream became a reality. "Every challenge became worthwhile when I saw these children grow, believe in themselves, and achieve what once seemed impossible. This victory belongs to the learners, their parents, our school, and above all, to God who remained faithful throughout this journey," she shared.

School Principal Aldin Jr. J. Barsalote expressed his pride in the achievements of the learners and their coach.
"This accomplishment reflects the excellence, discipline, and determination of our learners, the dedication of our teachers, and the strong partnership between the school and parents. We are immensely proud of our Grade 1 SSES pupils for bringing honor not only to DCCES but also to our community," he said.

The entire DCCES family, together with the proud parents and supporters, celebrates this historic achievement. Their success serves as an inspiration to fellow learners, proving that with hard work, proper guidance, perseverance, and faith in God, extraordinary things are possible.
As these young champions prepare for the next stages of international competition, one thing is certain: they have already made history and brought immense pride to Digos City Central Elementary School.

Indeed, this victory is more than a collection of medals and awards—it is a story of faith, resilience, excellence, and dreams taking flight.

To God be all the glory.

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Join us in this year's Brigada Eskwela as we come together to prepare our schools for a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment for our learners. Your time, effort, and volunteerism make a big difference—Tara na! Makiisa at makipagtulungan para sa kinabukasan ng kabataan!

Happy Birthday, Sir Aldin 🎉
Your leadership, dedication, and vision continue to inspire everyone to strive for excellence. Wishing you good health, happiness, and more years of meaningful service and success.

The wait is finally over! ✨
We are proud to announce that the Grade 1 – SMART Oral/Written Exam Results for School Year 2026–2027 are now out! 🧠📚

👏 Congratulations to all our young achievers! Your hard work has paid off!

👉 Click the link below to check the results: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lC06cy5Ccw4rJs4VsfVkbEL2qNtlD8xo/view?usp=drivesdk

For all PASSERS:
You are one step closer to becoming part of the SMART family!

📣✨ BRIGADA ESKWELA 2026 ✨📣

“Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Nagkakaisa para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman”

The Department of Education and the entire school community of Digos City Central Elementary School warmly invite all parents, alumni, stakeholders, volunteers, and community partners to participate in Brigada Eskwela 2026.

🗓️ Date: June 1-6, 2026
📍 Venue: Digos City Central Elementary School

Join us as we prepare our school for the opening of classes through the spirit of volunteerism, unity, and cooperation. Your support, time, skills, and donations will greatly help create a safe, clean, and learner-friendly environment for our children.

🔨 Volunteers Needed For:
✔️ Cleaning and sanitation
✔️ Painting and repairs
✔️ Carpentry and maintenance
✔️ Gardening and beautification
✔️ Classroom preparation

📦 Donations Needed:
✔️ Cleaning supplies
✔️ Painting materials
✔️ Learning materials
✔️ Construction materials
✔️ Tools and other school supplies

Every act of kindness counts. Together, we can build a better school and a brighter future for our learners.

💙 Be part of Brigada Eskwela 2026!
Together, we build a better school for a brighter future.

DCCES Champion Honored at ASMEPPS Night of the Shining Stars in Vietnam

DA NANG, VIETNAM — Sandino Miguel H. De Jesus, the national champion of the Science Quiz 3 category during the ASMEPPS National Battle of Math and Science Champions, proudly represented Digos City Central Elementary School (DCCES) at the prestigious ASMEPPS Night of the Shining Stars, the Grand Recognition Gala for National Level Medalists for School Year 2025–2026, held on May 12, 2026 at Nesta Hotel, Da Nang, Vietnam.

The recognition gala gathered outstanding young achievers, educators, and delegates from various participating schools to honor students who demonstrated excellence in Mathematics and Science competitions.

De Jesus’ participation in the international recognition ceremony marked another proud milestone for DCCES as he carried not only the banner of the school but also the pride of Digos City and the Philippines on the global stage.

Coach Chamen C. Villaganas expressed great pride and happiness over De Jesus’ achievement, saying his success is an inspiration for young learners to pursue excellence through hard work, dedication, and determination.

School Principal Aldin Jr. J. Barsalote also commended De Jesus for bringing honor to the school, emphasizing that his success reflects the perseverance, discipline, and commitment of DCCES learners in achieving academic excellence.

The participation of De Jesus in the ASMEPPS Night of the Shining Stars further strengthened DCCES’ reputation as a home of champions and globally competitive learners.