Stroudsburg Area School District
Welcome to the Stroudsburg Area School District, serving approximately 6,000 students in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
123 Linden Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
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NHS Tutoring is back
This year’s theme for the National Honor Society is “You’ve got a friend in me.” NHS is offereing peer tutoring services. If you need help, ask your teacher for more information. Teachers were sent a folder of information.
Tyson and Netflix fizzle
One of the most anticipated events of the year other than Super Bowl LVIII was the Jake Paul VS. Mike Tyson fight on November 18, 2024. Netflix drew 60 million viewers for their live stream event, and based on the SHS Poll, 90 percent of you picked Tyson to win.
According to NBC News, this high-profile match was originally supposed to happen on July 20, 2024, but was postponed to November 15…
Stroudsburg’s unique take on the Powder Puff tradition
According to Cambridge Dictionary, “powder puff” can be defined as “an insulting way of describing someone who plays a sport in a way that is considered weak and typical of women or girls.”
Of course, this is an older take on this amazing, empowering tradition and Principle Jeffery Sodl has a different take on this tradition, “The PowderPuff game is always a fiercely competitive game. …
Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease that affects a person’s blood sugar levels. There are three major types of diabetes prominent in the world, being Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes.
Mayo Clinic explains Type 1 diabetes, otherwise known as juvenile diabetes, gets its name due to it usually occurring before adulthood. It is a lifelong condition where the pancreas produces little to…
The Dark Side of The Wizard of Oz
“The Wizard of Oz” was released in 1939 and with it came controversy of its poorly thought out set. Filming started in October of 1938, along with the beginning of a curse.
One of the first concerning aspects of filming was for Judy Garland who played Dorothy. According to Cineatomy on Instagram, her diet for filming only consisted of smoking cigarettes, drinking coffee, and taking pills so she…
Women in Sports
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¨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.
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Meet Barry
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…
Technology takes over schools
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…
Pie Sale this week
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.
MCTI celebrates luncheon and canned food donations
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…
Wilkes University field trip gallery
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…Superheroes
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…
Meet Pickles
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…
Blue Mountain brush fire claims 600 acres
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…
Staff Feature on Ms. Nowosad
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…
Student Spotlight on Madelyn Vargas
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…
Stroudsburg FBLA travels to Columbus, Ohio
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.…
Oldest woman in North America outlives her family at age 114
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…
SHS Mock Trial preps for event on November 23, 2024.
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…
Game night at the SJHS gives parents a break
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.…Happy Birthday, Mrs. Verwey
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.
2024 Election Update
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…
Route 611 reopens
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.
Homecoming Pep Rally
Gallery • 49 Photos
Rebecca Dishong
Hosts of the 2024 Homecoming Pep Rally Lucas Pelaez, '26, and Olivia Full, '26, posing for a picture.SASD Calendar
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