The Slope

𝗦𝗦𝗟𝗚 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵, 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

To give account to the achievements of the student body and Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) officers over the course of the academic year, SSLG officers of SNHS held the Last Day High and Exit Program, marking the closing of the academic year with various activities and reflections, March 26.

The program gathered the entire school community, SSLG officers, and student volunteers who contributed to the success of the school’s activities, honoring, appreciating, and recognizing the hard work and contributions of SSLG officers and student volunteers.

Additionally, the event highlighted the State of the Learner Government Address (SOLGA), enumerating the accomplishments of the SSLG throughout the whole school year of 2025-2026.

Overall, the Last Day High and SSLG Exit Program not only recognized the achievements of the organization but also inspired future student leaders to continue the legacy of serving the school community.

✍️: Mitch Babatuan || News Writer
📷: Gabriel Gonzales || Photojournalist
Krishna Labiano || Photojournalist

𝗦𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄

To discover and develop students’ abilities in music, dance, drama and other performing arts, 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 (SNHS) held a variety show dubbed as 'Spotlight at Spottswood,' aiming to highlight the students' artistic skills and talents on March 13.

Groups from different grade levels from Grade 7, 8, 9 and 10 featured their talents in music, dance and drama while also strengthening their cooperation and confidence during the event.

The program concluded with the announcement of winners, Grade 7 Salcedo was crowned champion for the Grade 7 category, Grade 8 Darwin brings pride as it was titled champion for the Grade 8 MAPEH category, Grade 9 Dalton won in theater arts while Grade 10 Newton also emerged as champion for the Grade 10 category and Cassie's team expressed gratitude after securing the win for the Grade 8 AP category.

Overall, the activity showcased the students' talents, artistic abilities, and teamwork skills, paving the ways for the learners' holistic growth.

✍️: Mitch Babatuan || News Writer
📷: Xaria Gelle Duldulao || Photojournalist
Spottswood NHS GSP Page

𝗦𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀’ 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 gathered parents and stakeholders as it conducted a Parents’ Symposium on February 27 centered on strengthening child protection and safe spaces through parental awareness.

Carrying the theme “Strengthening Child Protection and Safe Spaces Through Parental Awareness,” the activity which was co-coordinated by Anabell C. Melaño, aimed to inform and empower parents about their role in protecting learners and promoting a safe and supportive school environment.

Discussions highlighted key laws that safeguard children, including Republic Act No. 7610 and the Safe Spaces Act. Resource speakers such as Atty. Ghieft Gaea M. Anima, Prosecutor Ruffa Mae Oniola, Dean C. Dalayap, Roel A. Parami, and Ruby Padilla-Sison shared insights on child protection and creating safe spaces for students.

The symposium also included open forums that allowed parents to raise questions and better understand policies related to student welfare.

The program concluded with the awarding of certificates and closing remarks from School Head Ronie F. Morala, MaEd, reaffirming the school’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with parents in ensuring the safety and well-being of learners.

✍️: Khein A. Lantican || Associate Editor
📷: Anabell C. Melaño || SGC Co-Chairperson

Out of fourteen campus-journalists from The Slope who qualified in the Regional Schools Press Conference 2026, two scribes have outshined over 40 participants from the eight divisions in SOCCSKARGEN. These two praise-worthy journalists are Khein Lantican—who bagged second place in News Writing English Secondary, and Honeycah Dimalaguil—who reached fifth place in Science and Technology Writing Filipino Secondary.

The Slope campus-journalists continue to show excellence even in the Regional Schools Press Conference. Proving that Spottswood National High School deserves its title as one of the most highly acclaimed schools in campus journalism here in the Kidapawan City Division. May this legacy continue to reap a harvest of abundance. Once again, congratulations to all of the RSPC qualifiers of SNHS this year, 2026!

✍️: Kiara Marie Galeos || Feature Editor
💻: Riyanna Maglunob || Associate Editor

𝗗𝟯 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝟭, 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗻

Perennial qualifier Sebastian Aguilar of Spottswood National High School, District 3, stamped his authority on the table and showed his lethal form after snatching a clean 3-0 (11-9, 15-13, 12-10) sweep against the former bronze medalist Denzel Kurt Mateo of District 1 during the 2026 Kidapawan City Division Athletic Association Meet, Table Tennis Singles held at the Convention Hall in Kidapawan City, February 18.

Through hard-hitting smashes intact with fiery determination, Aguilar unleashed a series of forehand attacks that outwitted his opponent, generating a total of 5 forehand smash, 2 backhand smash, and 3 side spins that allowed him to clinch his spot for the quarterfinals.

“First of all, I wanted to thank God for this experience na makalaban nako ni sila karon, and I would also like to give thanks sa akong coach,” Aguilar stated in a post-match interview.

Mateo of City High attempted to catch up, seizing multiple ties and tense deadlocks on the match score, keeping the rally tight and competitive but it was not enough to stop Aguilar’s rampage as he swung the momentum back in his favor, obtaining his redemption and never looked back as he coasted to victory with a set score of 3-0.

“Gina throw nalang nako akong mga matches, wala na nako gina gamit ang mga strategies nako dati kay wala nako nafocusan og maayo ang table tennis since I'm a multi-sport enthusiast,” said Mateo.

✍️: Marry Devine Ligan || Editor-in-chief
📷: Marry Devine Ligan || Editor-in-chief

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 (𝗞𝗖𝗗𝗔𝗔) || 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀

𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐔𝐌𝐏 || 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝟐

📷: Marry Devine Ligan || Editor-in-chief

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 (𝗞𝗖𝗗𝗔𝗔) || 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀

𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐔𝐌𝐏 || 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝟏

📷: Cloe Shania Pandeling || Associate Editor
Marry Devine Ligan || Editor-in-chief
Princess Hanna Dulay || TS Photojournalist

𝗦𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝘆𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 participated in the Drum and Lyre Contest during the 28th Charter Day Celebration of Kidapawan City on February 12, competing against five contenders from different high schools across the city.

The SNHS Drum and Lyre Corps showcased discipline and musical precision through synchronized formations and rhythmic performances that drew applause from spectators along the parade route.

The contest served as one of the highlights of the Charter Day festivities, celebrating the city’s founding while promoting youth participation, cultural expression, and school pride.

Through its participation in the Kidapawan City Charter Day, SNHS reaffirmed its commitment to holistic education by developing students’ talents beyond academics.

✍️: Khein A. Lantican || Associate Editor
📷: Joy R. Dinsay || TS SPA

𝗦𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗻

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 brought together students, teachers, alumni, and community members as it hosted a Fun Run dubbed as Silver Run on February 7.

The activity, themed “Lace up, join the race, and celebrate the silver anniversary, where tradition meets tomorrow,” highlighted unity, school pride, and the promotion of a healthy and active lifestyle among participants.

Organized in coordination with the Department of Education–Kidapawan City Division, the fun run served as one of the major highlights of the school’s Silver Anniversary activities.

Participants who completed the course were recognized as Silver Fun Run Finishers, symbolizing resilience, teamwork, and the enduring legacy of Spottswood National High School.

✍️: Khein A. Lantican
📷: Cloe Shania Pandeling || Managing Editor
Gabriel Gonzales || TS Photojournalist

𝗦𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳

To plan for resources in various areas of the institution, Spottswood National High School commenced the SY 2026-2027 Early Registration on January 31.

Spearheaded by Mr. Ronie E. Morala, the school head, together with all the teaching and non-teaching personnel, the said undertaking was carried out in the different areas of Brgy. Saguing, Makilala , Barangay Singao, and Poblacion, Kidapawan City.

The said early registration which ends on February 27 aims to know the number of the incoming Grade 7 and Grade 11 learners for a more organized school opening.

SNHS encourages parents and students to register early and to be part of the learning environment and experience the different programs that the school offers.

✍️: Mitch Babatuan || News Writer
📷: SNHS Faculty and Staff

𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟯 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗞𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧

𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐔𝐌𝐏

📷: Ahlleyah Meia Calibo || TS Sports Writer