Negros Occidental National Science High School

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Negros Occidental National Science High School
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Negros Occidental National Science High School
Estrella Road, Barangay XIV

Western Visayas

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Coordinates 10°53′22″N123°05′56″E / 10.88942°N 123.09878°E / 10.88942; 123.09878
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Type Public Science
MottoSoar High, Sci High!
Established1997
PrincipalRaque A. Alayon
Grades7 to 12
Number of students500+ (as of 2022-2023)
Campus Victorias, Negros Occidental
Color(s)blue, yellow
Nickname NONSHS, NONSci, SciHigh
NewspaperThe Scholar, Ang Iskolar
AffiliationRepublic of the Philippines, Department of Education, SDO Victorias

The Negros Occidental National Science High School or NONSHS is a public science high school at Estrella Road, Brgy. XIV, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. It is a Department of Education-recognized National Science high school.

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Its old name, Negros Occidental Science High School, was changed after fulfilling the qualifications and standards of a national-level secondary school. It was announced in June 2010, official resuming of classes. Major changes were applied to the school.

History

The Negros Occidental National Science High School (NONSHS), formerly known as Negros Occidental Science High School (NOSHS), started its active curriculum in 1997. Primary school graduates take the entrance exam in order to be admitted to the school's curriculum.

Clubs and Organizations

Negros Occidental National Science High School has different clubs and organizations.

Beryllus Princeps Science Club (BPSC)

The Beryllus Princeps Science Club is the premiere Science club of Negros Occidental National Science High School. It hosts events that primarily encourage Science education and collaborates with different clubs during September. The club is being advised by Madonna B. Decena and is currently headed by its president Angel Mae P. Jacob.

Gintong Hiyas

Scitamehtam

Socialis Scientia Societas

Societas Linguae et Theatri

Capere Altius Memorias

Hugyaw Dance Troupe

Gremios De Los Artes

NONSci Choir

NONSAY BAND

Sports Club

Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O)

Ethicorum Clava

The Scholar

Ang Iskolar



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