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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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2024-25 Editor’s farewell
Olivia Celano- Moravian University (English Literature and Creative Writing)
When I first joined The Mountaineer, I had no idea where I would end up. I had taken journalism in junior high and decided to give it another try. In my sophomore year, I could barely talk in class. I hid in a corner for over half the year and used it as an opportunity to write while silently publishing articles.…
Making news visual
Rapid Round Up is a new segment developed by Peyton Costigan and Chelsea Castellanos. Both are new to journalism and the newspaper staff.
Double Life podcast with Memphis Rodriguez
Double Life Podcast hosts sit down with varsity tennis player Memphis Rodriguez.
Softball Gallery 2025
Softball season 2025.
Gallery • 15 Photos
Lana Modestile
Softball Senior Night 2025
Izabella Hernandez, Bella Piper, Izzy Molinaro, Melissa Safin, Elena Trotter and Nathalie Rodriguez…
Gallery • 15 Photos
Lana Modestile
Softball Senior Night 2025
Izabella Hernandez, Bella Piper, Izzy Molinaro, Melissa Safin, Elena Trotter and Nathalie Rodriguez…Baseball gallery 2025
Baseball Gallery from the 2025 season.
Gallery • 11 Photos
Rebecca Dishong
Alex Pacitti, '25, bunts to move the runner.
Gallery • 11 Photos
Rebecca Dishong
Alex Pacitti, '25, bunts to move the runner.Coverage request form
The Mountaineer accomplished so many things this year from awards to giving you the best school-wide coverage we could! We are interested in hearing your feedback. Please fill out this Google form for a turn to edit the paper. Let us know what you liked, disliked, and would recommend for next year!
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Moving Up Day 1932 tradition continues
Gallery • 32 Photos
Lile Bekaia
Lana Marsh, '25, and Emily Bozena, '25, smiling at their families as they find their seats.Ramsey building revived
According to signs around the Stroudsburg Area schools. Ramsey Elementary at 528 Thomas Street, Stroudsburg, PA, is reopening as an infant/toddler program, preschool/Head Start program, and before-school and after-school care.
The February 2025 Stroudsburg Area School Board “Board Docs” meeting notes confirmed, “Recommendation to approve the Lease Agreement between the Stroudsburg Area School…
A chain reaction of kindness hits Stroudsburg High School.
In October of 2024, an assembly was held in Stroudsburg High School to present a challenge, to spread kindness in a world with a deficit of it. This is Rachel’s Challenge.
Rachel’s Challenge is an organization whose goal is to spread kindness in school environments in honor of Rachel Joy Scott, a student who was tragically killed in Columbine High School in 1999. The organization has visited many…
Academic awards ceremony
On May 6, 2025, several Stroudsburg High School students were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2024-2025 school year at the Forty-Fourth Annual Academic Awards Ceremony.
Maureen Verwey is retiring after 35 years at Stroudsburg. She has been the advisor of the National Honor Society for many years. Current club officers include:
President: Mia Marga, ‘25
Vice President:…
Boys Volleyball Powderpuff 2025 Gallery
Gallery • 56 Photos
Jordan Cook
Essam Alrefai, '26, sets the ball to his teammate before the game.FBLA members succeed at the State Leadership Conference
From April 6 to 9, Stroudsburg Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Hersey, Pennsylvania. This year, Stroudsburg brought 70 students to compete at the state level, with the hopes of advancing to Nationals.
FBLA members attended various workshops in between competing. These workshops are designed to allow students to learn more about…
Spanish class enjoys a bit of drama
The Spanish Four and Five classes at Stroudsburg High School have a fun teamworking project at the end of the year, where students come together in groups to plan and bring a skit based on a fairy tale to life.
“Cuentos de hadas,” Spanish for “fairy tales,” usually contain a structure of animals attacking, a happy ending, and characters who are fantastical in some way (witches, talking animals,…
Senior Art Exhibit makes impression
Art is more than just a canvas and paint. It encompasses many careers and human activities such as calligraphy, sculpting, music, theater, and so much more.
It is a form of expression present throughout history that transcends the limitations of linguistic barriers — stirring emotion, regardless of differentiating perspectives, beliefs, language, and religion.
The Stroudsburg High School’s Senior…
2025 Prom Gallery
The 2025 Senior Prom with a “Night under the Stars” theme was held at Penn’s Peak venue in Jim Thorpe on May 10. Thank you to all those who shared photos for the gallery.
Gallery • 50 Photos…
Gallery • 50 Photos…Space-X-ploration controversy
Controversy has been soaring around Katy Perry’s infamous Blue Origin trip to space, meanwhile, a more concerning issue has been brewing in the space community.
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, has conducted 32 launches to date, while its competitor, SpaceX, has conducted 488 launches to date. Neither company has any intention of slowing down. So, what’s the controversy? Carbon dioxide…
Candle Making Experience
Check out the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort for a variety of summer activities.
Stroudsburg cafeteria employee may be fired after allegedly taping students' mouths
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local cafeteria worker could be fired after she's accused of taping the mouths of school students. The Stroudsburg Area School District says its employee is responsible for neglecting children in this and other instances in past years.
Stroudsburg school district board directors provided a notice of termination to Hamilton Elementary School lunch…
Stroudsburg Track flies through Districts
On May 13 and 14, Whitehall High School held the PIAA District XI AAA Championships. Fifty schools attended this event, including Stroudsburg. Multiple athletes not only placed but also earned medals.
After placing fourth in districts last year, Abiel Quartey, ’25, arrived determined to outrun the past. In the prelims, he proved himself ready, taking first in 15.80 seconds. In the finals, Quartey…
Joseph Belanger – Penn State Hazelton
What are you doing after high school?
4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Penn State Hazleton
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Electrical engineering
Connor Bedeau – Broward College
What are you doing after high school?
2 year school, 4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree, Doctorate or PhD
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Broward College
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Pre physical therapy
Santino Baxter – Temple University
What are you doing after high school?
4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Temple University
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Sports Media with a minor in Data Analytics
Lucy Barzev – American International College
What are you doing after high school?
4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
American International College
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Nursing
Abena Aidoo – University of Pittsburgh
What are you doing after high school?
More than 4 years/Bachelor’s plus credits, Doctorate or PhD
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
University of Pittsburgh
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Pharmacy