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Fr. Michael Donoher Memorial School, Inc. (FMDMS) formerly called Silang Parish Catholic School was established by Rev. Fr. Dominador B. Medina who was then the Parish priest of Our Lady of Candelaria Parish in Silang, Cavite. The first Kindergarten class was opened in the year 1984. Classes were held at the Sambayanang Kristiyano Hall, a multi-purpose building of the parish. Rev. Fr. Nonilon B. Tibayan served as school director. In school year 1987-1988, the enrolment increased and Grade III level was offered. Miss Josefina S. Montoya, the Head of Student Affairs of IJA, was recommended by Sr. Flora,ICM to Fr. Medina as principal. The school building was constructed at the “Little Baguio,” an open space near the Silang River. It is part of the property of the church. The school building was completed in 1990. It had seven classrooms, a library, an administration office, a clinic, a canteen and comfort rooms. It was in 1990 when the name was changed from Silang Parish Catholic School to Father Michael Donoher Memorial School upon the recommendation of Bishop Felix Perez and Fr. Medina in memory of Fr. Michael Donoher, a Columban priest who lovingly nurtured the Catholic faith in Silang. He served in Silang as Parish Priest for 30 years. He died in 1988 and his remains were buried in Silang. Through fundraising projects, donations, financial support of the Parent Associations, loans from Bentz Foundation in Italy, and income from operations, school facilities were continuously improved. After Fr. Noni Tibayan, the following school directors served the school: Fr. Cornelio Matanguihan, Fr. Paul de Leon, fr. Artemio Lumandas, Fr. Redentor Corpuz,Fr. Marty Dimaranan Fr. Michael Reuben Cron and Rev. Fr. Antonio P. Perez, Jr.. Through the development funds, the school added more amenities and facilities which include the Instructional Material Room/AraLinks Work Station, Reading Center, School Infirmary, new comfort rooms for the primary level, St. Columban Hall serving as the board room of the school and where the admin offices are located, grotto, kiosks and gazebos, among others. Presently, the school is being guided under the leadership of the newly-appointed School Director, Rev. Fr. Ariel A. Delos Reyes with their School Principal, Mdme. Claudine S. Alcanse.