The Pillar

13/05/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Attention Incoming Grade 7 Students and Parents! Please be informed that the Grade 7 Placement Schedule will be conducted on May 19–22, 2026. Applicants are requested to bring 1 pencil, 1 ballpen, 1 long blue folder, and 1 piece 2x2 picture. Please be guided that the placement process will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis.

Enrollment is still ongoing. Those who have not yet enrolled may still take the placement examination and interview.

Thank you and God bless!

ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Attention Incoming Grade 7 Students and Parents! Please be informed that the Grade 7 Placement Schedule will be conducted on May 19–20, 2026. Applicants are requested to bring 1 pencil, 1 ballpen, 1 long blue folder, and 1 piece 2x2 picture. Please be guided that the placement process will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis.

Enrollment is still ongoing. Those who have not yet enrolled may still take the placement examination and interview.

Thank you and God bless!

03/05/2026

| Groundbreaking begins tomorrow for the construction of the School of Saint Matthias, Inc. gym!

This milestone has been made possible through the unwavering support of the SSM/SMI Alumni Association, led by our former mayor Arnold S. Bautista, together with our school director and parish priest, Rev. Fr. Gregorio Marvic C. Uanan.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all alumni and stakeholders for your generosity and steadfast commitment. Your continued support is helping turn this vision into reality and uplifting our school community for generations to come.

As we celebrate this new beginning, enrollment is still ongoing for all incoming Grade 7, Grade 11, transferees, and returning students.

Be part of our growing SSM/SMI family—enroll now!

| Groundbreaking begins tomorrow for the construction of the School of Saint Matthias, Inc. gym!

This significant milestone is a joint project of the SSM/SMI Alumni Association and Saint Matthias Parish—made possible through the unwavering support and shared vision of our community. Leading this initiative are the SSM/SMI Alumni Association, headed by former mayor Arnold S. Bautista, together with our School Director and Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Gregorio Marvic C. Uanan.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all alumni and stakeholders for your generosity and steadfast commitment. Your continued support is helping turn this vision into reality and uplifting our school community for generations to come.

As we celebrate this new beginning, enrollment is still ongoing for all incoming Grade 7, Grade 11, transferees, and returning students.

Be part of our growing SSM/SMI family—enroll now!

01/05/2026

See you, Future Matthiasians!🥏🤩

WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING ENROLLEES for SY 2026–2027! 🎓

Step into a brighter future with our Strengthened Senior High School Program.

📚 Academic Tracks Offered:
• B&E (Business & Entrepreneurship)
• STEM-A (Allied Engineering)
• STEM-B (Pre-Med / Allied Health)
• ASSH (Pre-Law & Social Sciences)

📝 Admission Requirements:
• 2×2 ID Picture
• PSA Birth Certificate
• Learner’s Report Card (Form 138)
• Certificate of Good Moral Character
• ESC Certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of Income (ITR / COE / Tax Exemption)

✨ FREE Tuition & Miscellaneous Fees for ALL Public School Completers!

📍 Enroll now at School of Saint Matthias, Tumauini, Isabela

15/04/2026

#𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊| 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 | 𝐒𝐏𝐓𝐀 𝐒𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

With grateful hearts, the SPTA proudly turned over one (1) unit of computer desktop, one (1) printer, and two (2) reams of bond paper to support our students in their academic needs. 💻🖨️📄

This meaningful initiative was made possible under the leadership of SPTA President, Ma’am Sally Jane S. Sta. Maria, together with SPTA Vice President Nicole Charmagne Kelly Layugan and SPTA Secretary Louvaine Marinella Eugenio, who personally led the turnover.

The project aims to provide accessible resources for printing school projects and activities, especially for learners who have limited access to technology at home.

Thank you to all Matthiasian parents for your unwavering support and generosity. Together, we continue to uplift and empower our students! 💙

23/03/2026

You’re warmly invited to celebrate a milestone of faith, growth, and achievement!

Join us for the 74th Commencement Exercises of the School of Saint Matthias, Inc., honoring our Mathiasian graduates as they step forward—rooted in faith, formed for the future.

📅 March 24, 2026
🙏 Thanksgiving Mass | 2:00 PM | Saint Matthias Parish
🎓 Graduation & Recognition | 3:00 PM | Tumauini Cultural & Sports Center
With special guest speaker: Hon. Maria Christina Uy Petrovsky

Come and witness this meaningful journey as we celebrate success, perseverance, and new beginnings. 💙

01/02/2026

🎉 𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞! 🎉

Today, we happily celebrate one of our dedicated SSLG leaders — 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐦, 𝐒𝐒𝐋𝐆 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞-𝟏𝟐 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞! 🏛️✨

Raphael is not just a student leader, but a true example of commitment, integrity, and service. His dedication to representing his fellow students reflects his heart for leadership and his drive to make a meaningful impact. 🌟

On your special day, we thank you for the inspiration you bring to your peers and for being a role model in both character and action. May this year bring you greater achievements, joy, and continued success. 🙌💙

🎂 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥! Your leadership journey is something we are all proud to witness. ♥️🫵🏻

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📸: LENTE (School’s Official Graphic and Media Arts Club)
✍🏻: Danica Nobleza, SSLG, P.I.O

01/02/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝💙💛

Beyond the headline, beyond the noises. A new door has unlocked for Chalton Sean Ramos, the editor-in-chief and a feature editor of The Stellaris, as he was recently accepted to be part of the Insight PH—a media publication aims to uplift youth through journalism.

Being accepted to the Feature Desk, he aims to go beyond the comfort zone, a testament to his determination to seek truths through the stars.

Being molded as a campus-journalist of The Stellaris, has helped him to be determined to expand and fly high.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐄𝐈𝐂!

27/01/2026

𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥! 🫡✨

As the Sepak Takraw Men’s Championship match begins at the University of Saint Louis, during the CEAP-ASCA Region 2 Sports and Socio-Cultural Meet 2026, two teams are in the spotlight.

The game between the SSM-Ilagan Diocesan School System (IDSS) and the Tuguegarao Archdiocesan Schools System (TASS) has started.

The nerve-wracking finals started as an upset to the SSM-IDSS as TASS claims the first sets of the game, but later on the Matthiasian Team didn’t come to play—they want to clinch the gold medal.

As the game ended, the Matthiasians, representing the whole IDSS, emerged as the champions—clinching not just the gold medal but also the spot at the national level.

Their perseverance pays off, and the medal and recognition they want are now finally with them.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬!

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Photo and Layout: Chalton Sean Ramos, EIC

15/01/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

Dear Students, Parents, Guardians, and Visitors,

To ensure a respectful and professional atmosphere on our campus, we would like to remind everyone to observe the appropriate dress code when entering school grounds for any transactions. (𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.)

All pupils and students are expected to wear their 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦.

We greatly appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines, helping us maintain a positive and respectful learning environment for everyone.

Thank you for your attention!

08/01/2026

Congratulations to our student leaders, Mr. Franklin Agcaoili and Mr. Mike Adrian C. Denna, for being part of the new Tumauini LCPC for CY 2025–2026. Your commitment to child protection and youth leadership is truly commendable. 💚💛💙

For more details, check out the full announcement on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GpieSkGqT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

07/01/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗟𝗖𝗣𝗖 (Local Council for the Protection of Children) 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲💚💛

The Local Council for the Protection of Children plays a vital role in ensuring the rights, welfare, safety, and holistic development of every child in Tumauini. Through collaboration among stakeholders, the LCPC serves as a strong foundation in promoting child-friendly policies, protecting children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and creating programs that put the best interest of the child at the center of governance.

With this new set of committed leaders and advocates, we move forward with a shared vision of a safer, more inclusive, and nurturing community for all children. Together, we strengthen our responsibility to protect today’s children—the future of Tumauini.

✨ 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙖, 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙣. ✨