Stroudsburg Area School District

The Lehigh Valley Health Network and the non-profit ArtsQuest announced they will turn the former Bethlehem Steel Turn & Grind Shop into a festival center by 2027 and use it to hold big events. This change will help ArtsQuest expand its existing programs such as Musikfest and Oktoberfest. The Lehigh Valley Health Network has always played a role in the mission of easy access to the arts and…

“ ¨We are extremely excited to welcome Jennifer to our coaching staff. She is a great addition to our running backs room and brings years of valuable playing and coaching experience to the table.¨ — -Bears General Manager, Ryan Poles. .sno-…

Hi, my name is Barry and I am 3 years old.  I am good with kids and other cats. I’m shy but when you get to know me I’m a love bug, I am friendly and I spend most of my time napping You can help by sharing Barry’s spotlight on your own social media page. You can also help by making a donation to your local animal shelter or volunteering at a local animal shelter. Age?  3 years old…

When you walk into class on a Monday morning, it’s likely the projector is on and instructions are posted on a Smart Board. The teacher, at some point, will incorporate the use of the Chromebook into the lesson. The textbook has a digital version; homework is submitted online, and this cycle repeats for nearly every class. Since technology was introduced to education, learning has changed…

The Mountaineer is hosting a pie sale this week on Thursday and Friday outside the cafeteria during lunches.  Bring $2 for a mini or individual pie, lots of flavors available.

Stroudsburg seniors Havanna Suggs, Mariah Hemmings, Dante Velez, Nadaly Mendelsohn, and  Nemesis Mitchell Nunez attended a leadership luncheon benefiting the Stroudsburg’s Rotary Foundation Scholarship Program on November 14. Today, MCTI students and staff collected a total of 2,276 cans for the SkillsUSA Canned Food Drive. Congratulations to  MCTI’s Automotive Technology program for…

Gallery • 31 Photos Olivia Celano Editor-In-Chief Jaden Harper, '25, posing for a picture in the sport section of Wilkes' TV studio. Several SHS newspaper students went on a field trip to Wilkes…

Stroudsburg Area School District has 4,534 students enrolled, with a graduation rate of 90 percent, which is why Stroudsburg is known as “The Pride of the Poconos.” More than half the students will go off to college, trade schools, or the military, to pursue a dream of theirs. We offer award winning clubs, competitive sports, unique electives, and more. We also offer an award-winning music…

Hi, my name is Pickles, and I am 6 years old. I love to go on walks and I love getting treats. I’m such a goofball and I’m friendly with people, though I´m a little more selective with other dogs. Whenever I go on walks, I’m better on a leash. I prefer to be the only pet in a household because I am not entirely comfortable around other pets, and I would love a fenced yard.  You can help by…

On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, a brush fire started on Blue Mountain. The fire quickly spread due to high winds and weeks without rain made it almost impossible to stop. Crews from multiple counties including Leigh, Carbon, Northampton, and Monroe County continued to battle the blaze for nearly two weeks. The fire, originally starting as a small brush fire, grew to 600 acres. The PA State Fire…

How long have you been at SASD? 28 years! What is your favorite part of being in the Stroudsburg district? So many things! Students, Staff and the relationships I have built. I’m lucky to be able to teach in the district I grew up in and to raise my family as Mountaineers is definitely a big bonus.  If you had gone into another profession, what would it be and why? I think I would have ended…

Ms. Barro nominated Madelyn Vargas for a student spotlight and had this to say about her: “Maddie is an amazing student and athlete. She is kind, caring, outgoing, goal-driven, and a hard worker.” When asked what word best describes Maddie, Barro said, “Ambitious. ” What’s your name? Madelyn Vargas Where are you from? Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. I am white and hispanic. What hobbies do you enjoy…

From November 7 to November 9, 2024, Stroudsburg Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) took a seven hour drive to Columbus, Ohio, where they attended the National Fall Leadership Conference (NFLC). The group included seniors, Jessica Haggerty, Gabriella Parker, Alishbeth Guepet, William Awuah, Jaden Harper, Alexis Binikos, and Rebecca Dishong, accompanied by Mrs. Jodie Haggerty and Mrs.…

Naomi Whitehead is now the oldest living person in North America at the astounding age of 114 years old. She received this title after the third-oldest person in the world, Elizabeth Francis, died at the age of 115 on Oct. 22, 2024. Whitehead believes she has lived a long time because she has never smoked, never tasted alcohol, and has her father’s good genes (who lived to see his 90s…

The Stroudsburg High School Mock trial club began preparations for hosting a big competition on Nov 23, 2024. The club started the 2024-2025 school year with a large increase in student interest with more than 50 people joining the google classroom. Unlike last year, around 20 people attend each meeting now. “We have had a surprising amount of interest in the club and I’m really excited about…

Model Congress and TSA clubs hosted Game Night at the SJHS for grades 4-7. (Isabella Rivera) Model Congress, advised by Matt Haggerty, and Technology Student Association, advised by Matt Rimbey, combined forces to host Game Night at the SJHS on Friday, Nov.…

The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish Madame Verwey a very happy birthday. Have a wonderful day. If you’d like to publish a Birthday Spotlight for someone, just complete the Birthday Spotlight Form here.

With the 2024 Election now a week behind us, there are still multiple races still yet to be called. We will start in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, where the senate race is still too close to call. The incumbent and Democrat Bob Casey and his team have still not conceded the race as they believe they have a big push of votes incoming in the last couple to be counted. Currently, Casey trails…

According to 69 News, Route 611 is reopening after two inactive years because of a rockslide caused by heavy rains in Dec. 2022. Currently, only a single lane is reopening; the full road will not reopen until a permanent solution is found. Originally, the road was set to fully reopen this month.

  Gallery • 49 Photos Rebecca Dishong Hosts of the 2024 Homecoming Pep Rally Lucas Pelaez, '26, and Olivia Full, '26, posing for a picture.

Veteran’s Day was first called a federal holiday in 1938 and became known as “Veteran’s Day” in 1954. It is celebrated on November 11 which marks the day the armistice was signed for World War I. “ Something important like Veteran’s Day should be celebrated more within schools, regardless of grade and age,  so…

There’s still time to join the Ski Club.

On Friday, Nov 8, 2024, Grammy nominations were announced. Fans on every social media platform prayed their favorite artist would gain a nomination.   “I hope Gracie Abrams, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift get a nomination. I really love their albums and they have had so much fame recently.” Tess Nowosad, ‘26. There are many categories of The Grammys. The five main categories are album…

Hi, my name is Ben and I am 3 years old.  I am good with kids and other cats. I am friendly but a little shy and I love playing with laser. You can help by sharing Ben’s spotlight on your own social media page. You can also help by making a donation to your local animal shelter or volunteering at a local animal shelter. Age?  3 years old Gender?   Male Size?   Medium…