Stroudsburg Area School District
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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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Homecoming float construction
Have you ever wondered how the idea of float building came to be? Teens— Building structures on a moving platform, on a shoestring budget, and letting teenagers ride on it parading around town– really? Who thinks of this? Long story short- someone a really long time ago.
The original float tradition started decades ago, though it has had its changes. Many years ago, our stadium used to have grass…
Homecoming Spirit Week 2024
It’s that time again when students get to ditch the khaki pants and polos to sport a new look every day in conjunction with the traditional Homecoming Spirit Week challenge.
Each day has a different theme so get prepared. The Mountaineer Newspaper social media team will be out and about looking for unique and fun costumes to post for daily updates.
Instagram @ shsmountaineer@shsnews
TikTok @…
Coats for Kids
Please bring your gently used winter coats, hats, or gloves to your homeroom teacher. The Coats for Kids collection benefits our community.
Distribution will be available during Parent/teacher conferences at the SHS cafeteria.
Teacher Feature on Ms.Hicks
At which school in the district do you teach?
I teach at the high school!
What subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Chemistry
If you had gone into another profession, what would it be and why?
Research, but I decided to share my love for chemistry rather than keeping it for myself!
How long have you been teaching at SASD?
This is my first year teaching! I just graduated from Penn State in May…
Student Spotlight on Alexis Phillips
What activities or hobbies do you enjoy out of school?
I really enjoy being a Jr firefighter and all the challenges that it offers
Where are you from?
I’m from Pennsylvania
What are your future plans after high school?
I would love to be able to start as an EMT and continue my education in the medical field
What is your passion in life?
A passion in my life is…
Kick Off Football Game
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Rebecca Dishong
Jalen Taylor '25 walking across the field during a home game against WIlkes-barreVolleyball Gallery
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Rebecca Dishong
Lara DeFreitas, '25 waits for the referee to begin the next play.Field Hockey Gallery
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Crista Kopec
Tess Nowosad, '26 retrieving the ball after a score attempt from the other teamSHS 2024-2025 musical revealed!
Yesterday, Wednesday Oct. 16, Stroudsburg High School announced this year’s school musical would be “The Addams Family.”
“The Addams Family” the musical is based on the iconic 1964 TV show and the movie released in 1991. More recently, the Netflix show “Wednesday” based on the original movie began filming its second season.
The musical has that same creepy, kooky, and gothic spirit as…
Brodhead Creek Park
Stroudsburg has a multitude of known parks, one of which being Brodhead Creek Park. This park is home to an abundant ecosystem ranging from wildlife to native plants that reside along the walking trail.
Discover NEPA states that the park requires a user fee for non-residents between May and September. The fee is waived for Stroud Township residents, residents of reciprocating Monroe County…
Field Hockey is heading to the Playoffs
The Stroudsburg Field Hockey team has made the playoffs once again with a record of 12-7 and a conference record of 12-6. In the last month, the girls have been on fire with an 8-3 record.
Stroudsburg’s defense has been on lockdown, allowing zero goals in their victories this season other than an 8-1 win over Pleasant Valley. The defense is led by Lucy Barzev, ’25, with 28 saves, and Ella Butz, ’…
Field of Flags Fundraiser
SHS Community Connections Club is hosting a fundraiser to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
If you’d like to donate $1 to have a flag placed on the field to honor someone, please fill out the form.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat 2024 is hosted by the Morey Elementary School PTA. The event will be held on October 29, in the Morey parking lot. The raindate is October 30.
Cross Country Gallery
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Rebecca Dishong
Darrien Burke, '25, poses for a picture with his senior poster.Girls Tennis Gallery
Gallery • 25 Photos
Rebecca Dishong
Madison Noonan, '25, and Berlin Ulmer, '25, playing an intense game of doubles.Boys Soccer Gallery
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Rebecca Dishong
Matthew Sanchez, '25, giving direction to the player in possession of the ball where they should pass.Senior Night Football Game
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Alexis Binikos
Stroudsburg's offense huddles together before another intense play, October 4, 2024Heartbreaking loss for Stroudsburg against Pleasant Valley
On Wednesday, October 9, Stroudsburg Volleyball had their last regular season game against Pleasant Valley.
They lost in the fifth set 18-16. The final was 3 sets to Pleasant Valley and 2 to Stroudsburg.
The Bears came in strong, winning the first two sets. The Mountaineers managed to come back and take the next two sets to keep them in the game.
Stroudsburg started the final set slow by being…
Can blueberries make you smarter?
Move over carrots, blueberries are taking the lead. Future generations may be hearing, “Eat your blueberries, they’ll make you smarter.”
Research conducted in Nutrients has shown that eating blueberries can not only make you healthier but make you smarter as well.
The study included participants eating half a cup of blueberries a day for 12 weeks, and the results were impressive…
Pennsylvania Ghost Legends
Moravian University, located in Bethlehem, Pennslyvnia is approximately 280 years old. The college is home to a multitude of spirits and ghost stories of its own.
“The Shadow”
This mysterious tale takes place in the music building on the south side of Moravian’s campus.
Shane Hansen was in the coffee house and wanted to grab a drink from the vending machine on the second floor of the music…
Gun violence and gun control
Imagine, enjoying a conversation with friends in math class and suddenly, you hear the words, “Intruder in the building! We are in lockdown!”
It’s 25 years since Colorado’s 1999 Columbine school shooting and we are still debating gun laws, background checks, gun shows, school safety procedures, and emergency drills.
Yet are we any better off?
Guns and gun regulations are a main topic for the…
Quiet Valley hosts it’s annual Harvest Festival
Quiet Valley will be hosting its 50th Annual Harvest Festival.
This is their largest festival of the year.
The Harvest Festival helps to keep 1800s farm life and traditions alive. Without the sharing of these skills, they would be lost to history. Janet Mishkin is their curator.
It is being held at the Living Historical Farm, on 347 Quiet Valley Road, on Oct.12 and Oct.13, from 10:00 am to 5:00…
Piccollo needs a home
Hi, my name is Piccollo and I am 12 years old. I am very sweet. I am a little timid at first, but I warm up quickly when you get to know me.
Age? 12 years and 22 days
Gender? Female
Size? Small
Color? White and Brown
Spayed/Neutered? Spayed
House trained? Unknown
Where at? Animal Welfare Society of Monroe ( AWSOM…
Boys’ Soccer culminates dreadful season
On Wednesday, Stroudsburg closed out their season with a loss to Pleasant Valley.
The final score of the game was 4-0. It marked the fifth time the team was shut out this season. The most times they have been shut out since 2021.
Stroudsburg’s final record this season was 5-13, their worst single season mark since 2017, a year they went 1-9-1. To end the season, the Mountaineers lost 13 out of…