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In 1994, the first elementary course was completed. In the first high school class, Mrs. Aida P. Ilagan was appointed as the pioneer principal. That same year, a three-story building was constructed through the efforts of the School Director, Rev. Fr. Teodoro B. Bawalan. In 1994, the first elementary course was completed. In 1996, first high school class was offered, and Mrs. Aida P. Ilagan was appointed as the pioneer principal. That same year, a three A three-story building was constructed through the effort of the then-school director, Rev. Pr. Teodoro B. Bawalan In 1998, Rev. Fr. Melencio Sandoval became the director and principal. A part-time academic consultant in the person of Mrs. Angelisa B. Francisco was hired to oversee the academic development of the students.

June 2000 marked another significant change in the growing institution with the introduction of Ms. Estelita J. Tibayan as the new principal. In the succeeding months, more improvements in the school system were implemented. In 2003, the administration of the school was entrusted to Rev. Fr. Marino P. Limbag as its director and to Mrs. Ma. Sabina A. Manguling as the principal. A blast of modifications in the physical facilities and in the academic aspect became obviously noticeable. In September 2009, the directorship was passed to Rev. Fr. Ariel M. Lisama's determination to create a big change is manifested in the physical features of the school. Visible beautification and reformation of the existing facilities came to light. By 2010, the TLE Laborotary, Guidance Office, and Faculty rooms had been rearranged. With its continuous years of untiring and dedicated service, SJPS has overcome challenges and predicaments and successfully thrived to serve the Thaddeans and the community. SJPS has adapted innovative ways to be more competitive in reaching its goals.

Incessantly, seeking possible means to progress and enrich resources for the betterment of its main stakeholders, the students. These and other accomplishments of Saint Jude Parish School await every Thaddean, committing to a holistic transformative education by integrating the school's philosophy, mission, and vision with God's message into all aspects of the curriculum and spiritual formation. On January 12, 2012, the Cavite Diocesan Parochial School Association (CADIPSA), through the effort of the new Superintendent, Fr. Alain Manalo organized the three-day Visioning Exercises and Strategic Planning Activity at the Carmelite Retreat House in Tagaytay City. Its output was a centralized Vision, mission, and Graduate attributes of the Diocesan Schools in Cavite. It was a breakthrough for CADIPSA, for it became the start of one system and one direction in the diocese. This includes the adaptation of the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) and continuous training for the Faculty to equip them with knowledge, skills, and current trends in education like UBD training, K–12, and Standard-Based Assessment (SBA). Due to this one system, one direction, and other considerations to attend to the different needs of the 20 diocesan schools, On June 12, 2012, Rev. Fr. Paul D. de Leon, Ph. D. assumed the new directorship. In his first year of his position, a new blast of modification was seen in the school community; a four-story building was constructed to cater to the increasing number of enrollees and as preparation for the K–12 program of the Department of Education.

A separate high school computer laboratory was built. A new science laboratory and speech lab were built to help students learn. Then, on September 1, 2013, Mr. Eric C. Bocalan was appointed as the new principal of the school. With his leadership as the new principal, St. Jude Parish School continues to provide learners with the best quality Catholic Education that the school can offer. The school has partnered with different educational institutions to maximize the learning of the students: the Center for Educational Measurement (CEM) for the aptitude exam of all the learners and Scholastic for the reading comprehension. A new covered court was also built. A reading center and a special education classroom were also constructed. SJPS is expected to be more accessible to all learners.

In the year 2021, the St. Jude Parish School welcomed a new chapter in its rich history with the appointment of a new School Director, Fr. Alain P. Manalo. The school, founded with a mission to provide quality education and nurture the spiritual growth of its students, had been a cornerstone of the community for decades.

From the moment Fr. Manalo stepped into the position of School Director, his impact was felt throughout the institution. He worked tirelessly to strengthen the school's academic programs, encouraging a holistic approach to learning that included not just intellectual growth but also emotional and spiritual development.