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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
United States

SASD News

Embracing National Adoption Month in the Poconos

According to the World Animal Foundation, an average of 6.3 million pets enter U.S. shelters each year. With only 3,943 animal shelters in the U.S., animals are put into cramped and uncomfortable spaces for months at a time.  While shelters are extremely beneficial for the unhoused animal populations, they are only a temporary solution. With only 4.1 million pets adopted per year, shelter…

Keeping track of time

Time management is a very important part of people’s lives. Once you get older, you have to manage what time you have to get up, get ready, and leave the house so you’re able to be on time for your job.  One tiny thing could make you late and get you fired, depending on if you can control it or not, such as traffic or just not wanting to get up yet.  This is just one scenario where time…

SHS introduces Future Educators of America club

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a great teacher? Stroudsburg High School has started a new club, Future Educators of America. This club welcomes anyone who wants to learn the basics of being a teacher. The advisors of this club include guidance counselor Mr. William Kunkel and Morey Elementary teacher Ms. Christine Wickenheiser.  Future Educators of America gives high school…

Student Spotlight on Samantha Green

Which countries/places would I like to visit?   I want to visit Tokyo Japan and Paris. They both piqued my interest in the culture.     What was your favorite class in SHS?   My favorite class is chemistry. I understand it and it is a delightful class.     What are your future plans after high school?   My future plans after high school are to go to the…

MCTI students, check your email

MCTI students who need transportation to and from the January Keystone Exams need to complete the Transportation forms sent to your email by December 15th. Testing begins after winter break on January 3rd. So, plan ahead and check your email.

NHS Peer Tutoring

If you are in need of tutoring, please join the Google Classroom so we can match you up with someone to help you. Please fill out the Google Form on our Google Classroom.  You can always email Ms. Verway, NHS Adviser or email Gunnar Gasper, NHS President.

Friends-giving

Delano Morris, 12, and friends coordinated one final and special lunch gathering before departing for the SHS 10-day Thanksgiving break.–tablecloth and all. Lunch four was dominated by the “Friendsgiving” celebration on Friday, November 17.  This luncheon may not have been nutritionally balanced but it was overloaded with a “sweetness” of a different sort–genuine kindness. Their goodwill…

Winner winner, turkey dinner

Congratulations to the Bondoc family! Ranniel Bondoc, 10, won the Turkey Raffle sponsored by the Science Olympiad club. Ranniella Bondoc,12,  had the honor of picking up that 18-pound frozen turkey for the trek home as we departed for this 10-day holiday break. Well Done!

The harmful effects of Tiktok on students

To encourage students to become aware of how much time they use apps on their phones, The Mountaineer conducted a small survey in October at Stroudsburg Junior High School. According to this census, 73 percent of students spend approximately 2 hours or more on their phones daily. The app that 50 percent of students use most frequently is TikTok.    TikTok is a social media app that…

Rumored Skittles ban takes media by storm

We’ve all heard Skittle’s slogan, “Taste the Rainbow”, but a recent law passed in California seems to threaten these colorful candies.  Named The California Food Safety Act, but recently dubbed “The Skittles Ban”, California’s new law bans food additives found commonly in candies and sodas. The nickname comes from an earlier draft of the bill that banned titanium dioxide which is found in…

Poetry Out Loud Contest- $20,000

Check out Poetry Out Loud, see Ms. Griswold, room C125 to get more information.

Stroudsburg needs more competitive dancing

In Stroudsburg, there aren’t many people that do professional dance. Competitive dancing is one of the hardest sports to play. Ballet, Ballroom, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Jazz are some of the most popular dance styles today.  I have been dancing since I was 4-years-old. I do hip hop, jazz, modern, contemporary, ballet, musical theater, modern, and I just recently got on point. I have always…

How ADHD affects SHS students

October was ADHD awareness month.  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically starts to show signs in the “childhood” phase of life. This disorder can often last through adulthood. ADHD is caused by low levels of a neurotransmitter called norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is linked with dopamine which controls the reward center of the brain…

Student Spotlight on Victoria Garcia

What activities or hobbies do you enjoy out of school? Outside of school, I enjoy playing video games, watching TV, TikTok, etc, and going to work as a Lifeguard-Flow Instructor at Camelback Resort.    What are your future plans after high school? After high school, I hope to attend Penn State University for Pre-Medicine. Then to apply to the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental…

Come see the 2023 Freshman Float!

The freshman float was one of the four floats produced this year by the grade participants at a competition held at Stroudsburg High School. This year’s theme was Cartoon Network, and the floats were taken to the High School for judging. The judging took place Friday, October 20, after the Homecoming Parade. Meet Lori Verrella: Mrs. Verella, the supervisor for the float, works as a…

Bake Sale for ASL—Yum

11/14, 11/15, 11/16 this week—Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Birthday Spotlight

Post a Birthday Photo with a message for $2 or Post a brief video message for $5. Complete the Birthday Spotlight form and see Ms. Appolo in C208 to pay. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1o4ffKOtJ-HLk-fxebEwYoH8iKpTff8Vae8OlStKLZKM/edit  

SHS Book Club

On Fridays, bring your lunch to the library and talk about literature.  Diverse selections! See Mrs. Stauffer or email her at sstauff@sburg.org

Can the Principal Drive

Bring your donations to your 1st-period class. The class with the most donations wins a juice and doughnut breakfast Sponsored by Interact Club.

Parallels Writing Club

See Ms. Griswold for more information or email her at sgriswol@sburg.org

Stroudsburg ensures student safety

One of the most important aspects of school is safety. When a parent sends their child into the school building, they put their trust in the school’s administration and staff to keep their children safe.  In a study from 2018, according to the Center For Homeland Defense and Security, a total of 51 students were killed and 107 were wounded in school shooting incidents. That same study…

Teacher Feature on Ms. Svensson

At which school in the district do you teach?  Stroudsburg Junior High School   What subject(s) do you teach? Health and physical education What grade (s) do you teach? 8-9 How long have you been teaching at SASD? I’ve been teaching at Stroudsburg since 2007. What is your favorite part about teaching?  My favorite part about teaching is my students! I love working with students of…

Peer Tutoring Sign-Ups

Need a tutor?  Want to be a tutor? See Mrs. Stauffer in the library or email her:  sstauff@sburg.org Classroom Code: 3bhlsno

Poetry Out Loud

Learn how to get involved in the competition. Visit artquest.org/poetry-out-loud

SASD Calendar

Date Source
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony -
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony -
HS Hall of Fame Concert -
HS Hall of Fame Concert -
Arlington/Morey 4th Grade Strings/Chorus @ High School -
Arlington/Morey 4th Grade Strings/Chorus -
5/6/7/8/9 Grade Chorus -
4th Grade Hamilton Strings/Chorus -
4th Grade Hamilton Strings/Chorus -
High School Extra Curricular Concert -
High School Extra Curricular Concert -
JHS Extra Curriculars
JHS Extra Curriculars
HS Jazz Concert -
HS Jazz Concert -
JH Honors Night Ceremony -
Chipperfield 4th Grade Strings/Chorus -
MS/JHS String Extra Curricular (Jazz Band & Show Choir) -
MS/JHS String Extra Curricular (Jazz Band & Show Choir) -
4th Grade Music Assembly -
Memorial Day - Schools Closed
Memorial Day - Schools Closed
4th Grade Band Selection -
4th Grade Band Selection -
3rd Grade String Selection -