Alapan I Elementary School

Alapan 1 Elementary School is a very large public elementary school located in Alapan I-B, Imus City, Cavite, Philippines. It serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 6 and also offers Alternative Learning System (ALS) programs and Special Needs Education. The school operates under the Department of Education's 'Education for All' principle, aiming to provide an inclusive, efficient, and conducive learning environment. The school is situated on the historic site of the Battle of Alapan, which took place on May 28, 1898, where the Philippine flag was first unfurled in victory during the struggle for independence. The name 'Alapan' derives from the Tagalog word 'Pinangangalapan,' meaning 'a place where people procure things.' The area was originally a dense forest rich in natural resources used by locals for furniture-making, agriculture, construction, and medicine. The school's mission is to develop Filipinos who love their country and possess the values and competencies to realize their potential and contribute to nation-building. Its vision emphasizes quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment, supported by teachers, administrators, staff, families, and the community. Recent initiatives include peer teaching programs like 'Reading Pal' to address reading challenges, and events such as CashVille 2025 to promote financial literacy and Reading Month 2024 to foster a love for books. The school follows DepEd guidelines, including early registration processes, in-service training on the MATATAG Curriculum, and summer programs for addressing learning gaps.