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Welcome to the Stroudsburg Area School District, serving approximately 6,000 students in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
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Stroudsburg, PA 18360
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Happy Birthday, Mrs. Nicholson
The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Mrs. Nicholson, world language teacher, Disney enthusiast, and one of the most energetic and positive people you’ll ever meet. Enjoy your day.
Maya Angelou
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel,” said Maya Angelou.
Angelou is famously known as a writer, poet, playwright, editor, and essayist. Did you know she was also a civil rights activist?
Angelou was a civil rights activist who worked for Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King. Her earlier careers…
Eating up the Super Bowl
The 2025 Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs is only days away. There will be parties held all over the country to watch this favorited event and the food is just as important as the game. Is your menu ready?
Different foods define a party. A various selection of Stroudsburg students listed the one food that defines their Super Bowl party.
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January School Board Update
While the board meetings have died down in activity since the last update, a few new additions are on the horizon.
Two new courses were approved by the board, those being Minority Voices in America and Principles of Engineering.
Minority Voices of America strives to explore the works of various minority writers throughout history.
The Principles of Engineering course explores…
Punxsutawney Phil has some competition
On February 2, 2025, Punxsutawney Phil made his prediction for six more weeks of winter, but don’t fret, he only has a 30 percent accuracy. Phil has been predicting whether for 137 years, how has he been predicting our seasons wrong for over a century?
Well, he is not the only groundhog making predictions. Across the nation, many groundhogs have been predicting weather, but none as long as…
The silver lining for the boys’ basketball
Despite the 4-20 record, the boys’ basketball team was successful in rebuilding a varsity team — mentally and physically.
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This season wasn’t how we wanted, but I’m still grateful to have played and will miss this team. We played this whole season not just as a team, but as a family…
Life after hours
A security officer’s life typically involves a mix of personal time and professional development, which involves staying alert to ensure safety in various settings. Have you ever wondered what a Stroudsburg High School (SHS) security officer’s life looks like after school hours? We asked the students’ favorite, Officer A. Rodriguez, what his after-school hours are like on a day-to-day basis.
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Happy Birthday Officer A-Rod
The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish Officer Rodriguez a Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day.
Stroudsburg Boys’ Basketball secures win on Senior Night
On January 30, 2025, the Stroudsburg boys’ basketball team defeated Plesant Valley 64-54 on Senior Night. This was the first time Stroudsburg had defeated PV since 2021.
Stroudsburg came into this game with high hopes of taking down PV, especially against a home crowd and on Senior Night. Stroudsburg was celebrating this game for all of its senior cheerleaders and boys’ basketball players. A big…
Hallway Etiquette
It seems like getting to the bus at the end of the day is like “mission impossible”. Dodging backpacks, getting sprayed with perfume, and averting your gaze from overly affectionate couples saying goodbye are the typical obstacles to navigating the hallways nowadays. Friend groups block off hallways and getting anywhere on time is a real challenge.
Slow walkers are everywhere and hallway…
Girls Basketball wraps up regular season
Tonight, the red-hot girls’ basketball team takes on Pocono Mountain West to close out their 2024-25 regular season action.
The girls won 10 consecutive games, with their most recent win on Saturday against Bangor, 56-40.
A couple of weeks ago, the girls clinched a spot in the playoffs and currently sit in the sixth seed in the District XI 6A standings.
They have dominated the last couple of…
Brazil woman is oldest living person in the world
As of January 4, 2025, the Catholic News Agency (CNA), informs Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas from Rio Grande do Sol, Brazil, is the oldest living person in the world at 116 years old.
Born in 1908 she witnessed many historical events including World War 1, World War 2, the Influenza outbreak of 1918, and the Coronavirus in 2020.
She had many jobs including being a kindergarten teacher and…
Boys Wrestling Recap
On Wednesday, January 29, the Stroudsburg Boys’ Wrestling team ended their season on a high note with a win against Pleasant Valley, finalizing their regular season record at 13-7.
Rolling into 2025, the team was 4-4, seemingly unable to string together multiple wins in a row, following each win with frustratingly close losses.
Hungry to be the best team in the mountain, they traveled to Upper…
Aevidum leaders named
Aevidum is an organization that creates a safe environment for students to express their struggles and experiences with mental health openly. Aevidum officially got its name in 2007. Aevidum means “I’ve got your back”.
Aevidum, formally advised by Mindy Tkach, is now advised by newcomer and science teacher, Jen Giordano. Giordano, a former SHS student, has stepped into her new role with…
Happy Birthday, Ms. Litts
The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish Ms. Litts, who works in the main office, a very Happy Birthday.
Girls’ wrestling logs first season in the books
On January 29, Stroudsburg High School’s first-ever Girls’ Wrestling season came to an end. The team struggled throughout the season, as they wrestled against multiple established programs, yet persevered and ended the season with a record of 1-6.
Entering the first meet of their careers against Emmaus, they were shut out, 78-0. Taking that loss, they came into the next meet on December 11…
TSA sweeps Region 9 conference
Stroudsburg High School TSA Club, advised by Kirk George, recently hosted and competed in the Region 9 Conference. TSA member, Benjamin Becker, ’26, shared the results and list of SHS students who earned placements.
SHS students achieved Top-10 rankings at the Technology Student Association’s ( TSA), Region 9 Conference was hosted at the Stroudsburg Junior High School.
Below is a list of SHS…
Hercules or Herakles?
Disney is well known for adapting stories from around the world. Taking inspiration from the Brothers Grimm, classic novels, and other stories from around the world adapted to child-friendly movies that capture the hearts of millions.
Unfortunately, some of these changes leave the wrong impression of these classic tales and when people find out the original story is not only completely different…
Wesleyan Church wants you to go sledding
Have you ever wanted to go sledding but didn’t have a sled?
Fear not, at Wesleyan Church they have a new “Little Free Sled Library” for kids or grown-ups who don’t have sleds, as reported by The Pocono Record.
The church is adjacent to a hill that’s perfect for a sled run. Next time it snows, you can give it a try or donate a sled for others. People can donate sleds in good condition…
Meet Midnight
Hi, my name is Midnight and I am 1.5 years old. I’m a couch potato,and I love to sleep. I still like to play from time to time. I get along with other cats & kids.
Help Midnight by sharing his spotlight on your social media page.
You can also help by making a donation to your local animal shelter or volunteering at a local animal shelter.
Age: 1.5 years old
Gender: …
A quiz for kings
Are you a ruler of land, sea, or air?
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McKayla Strunk, '25, leads the team as the highest scorer.Happy Birthday, Mrs. Hakim
The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish Mrs. Hakim a Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day.
King of Hearts Dance
This year, the King of Hearts Dance falls on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2025. Can you think of a better way to celebrate? Dance your socks off in the twinkle of lights in the cafeteria.