A Brief History of Tainan Municipal Jia-Sing Junior High School

The Founding Era

At the onset of the Nine-Year National Education program, Jiali Junior High School saw a rapid surge in its student population, leading to overcrowding. Furthermore, the remote location of the Jia-Sing and Zilong school districts made the commute difficult and hazardous, with frequent traffic safety concerns. To ensure student safety and convenience, local education enthusiasts proposed the establishment of a Jia-Sing branch.

On December 18, 1972, the "Jia-Sing Junior High School Preparatory Committee" was formally established. Through the dedicated efforts of Mr. Tsai Shun-chih (Chairman of the Town Council), Mayor Yang Chia-hsing, Principal Huang Lai-fu, Mr. Hsu Liao-yun, and various village representatives, the Jia-Sing Branch of Jiali Junior High School was officially approved on October 11, 1973. In August 1974, the branch admitted five freshman classes, initially holding lessons at Jia-Sing Elementary School under the leadership of Branch Director Mr. Wang Zhen-yan and the first Parent Association President, Mr. Lin Zong-qing.

Construction and Independence

In January 1975, after overcoming numerous obstacles, a campus site of over two hectares was acquired. The construction required NT$1.2 million; while the Town Hall subsidized NT$500,000, the remainder was raised through the generous donations of parents and local community leaders.

Construction began in May 1975 and, despite delays due to the rainy season, was completed in January 1976. On January 28 of that year, students officially moved into the new campus. Under the leadership of the second Parent Association President, Mr. Hsu Nei, and through further donations from the Farmers' Association and local benefactors, the school’s facilities were significantly enhanced. In August 1979, the school was granted independent status as Tainan County Jia-Sing Junior High School, with Mr. Hsu Hsien-nan appointed as the first Principal. Over his tenure of 11 years and six months, Principal Hsu laid a solid foundation for the school, contributing immensely to the campus environment, student character development, and the school’s reputation.

Successive Leadership and Development

• February 1989: Principal Hsu was transferred to Shanhua Junior High School, and Mr. Li Quan-sheng took office as the second Principal. He focused on improving teaching facilities and strengthening communication with the local community.

• February 1993: Mr. Yang Tiao-yong became the third Principal. He upheld the school’s traditional spirit and led the faculty and students toward achieving excellence in education.

• August 1997: Mr. Lin Jin-de was appointed as the fourth Principal. Adhering to the philosophy of "Integrity, Pragmatism, Harmony, and Progress," he fostered a diligent and frugal campus culture, creating an optimal learning environment for the youth.

• August 2008: Mr. Jing Shi-long succeeded as the fifth Principal, dedicated to the vision of a "Happy, Fulfilling, Healthy, and Grateful" campus. Following the merger of Tainan County and City in December 2010, the school was renamed Tainan Municipal Jia-Sing Junior High School. Principal Jing promoted holistic education, focusing on reading, science, arts, and information technology.

• August 2012: Mr. Jiang Jun-xian took office as the sixth Principal. He emphasized humanistic care and student-centered learning, adopting an "Adaptive, Appropriate, and Timely" approach to help every student reach their full potential.

• August 2020: Mr. Pan Neng-yao was appointed as the seventh Principal. Principal Pan emphasizes that children are the "center of education" and students are the "subject of learning." With "Love" as the core, he guides the school through care, action, and service to achieve professional teaching and diverse, creative learning.