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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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Mountaineer Market excites SHS students
Mountaineer Market, a store for students, is the newest addition to Stroudsburg High School opened on September 18, 2023.
Located by the cafeteria, students can visit it during their lunch period. They accept all forms of payment, including Apple Pay.
The Mountaineer Market was formed by special education teachers, Ms. Heather Nowosad and Ms. Sherri MacIntyre, after they saw how…
The harmful effects of toxic masculinity
Have you ever been told to “man up”?
Typical comments like this and the stigma surrounding men’s mental health struggles have caused suicide rates to skyrocket in recent years.
According to the Pan American Health Organization, one in five men living in the U.S. won’t make it to fifty years old. “Suicide rates for men are much higher than those for women, almost 3.9 times as much,” …
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Student Spotlight on Arianna Moyett
I enjoy reading and listening to music. I love art and being creative. I love to paint and I find it really relaxing. I’m a huge Taylor Swift fan and I love her music.
What are your future plans after high school?
I plan on going to college and studying Marketing.
What is your passion in life?
I love art
What is your greatest strength?
I am very studious and neat.
When you are old, what do…
School Psychologist - Stroudsburg Area School District | Stroudsburg, PA - SimplyHired
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Teacher Feature On Mr. Kleinle
At which school in the district do you teach?
I currently teach at Stroudsburg Junior High School. I have also taught at Stroudsburg High School.
What subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Career Awareness, Computer Skills, Introduction to Business, and 19th c American History.
What grade (s) do you teach?
I teach both 8th and 9th grade.
How long have you been…
Student Spotlight on Shania Lyn
What is unique about your personality?
What makes my personality unique is that I’m a team player but I love to work alone. I work best by myself but work even better with support. I go off life experiences to base my characteristics.
What is the most important lesson you have learned?
Not everyone is your friend but not everyone is your enemy.
What are your future plans…
Teacher Feature on Ms. Lupu
At which school in the district do you teach?
I teach at Stroudsburg High School.
What subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Spanish 1 & 2
What grade(s) do you teach?
I teach all grade levels: 10-12
How long have you been teaching at SASD?
This is my second year here at Stroudsburg High School
What is your favorite part about teaching?
My favorite part about…
Need a COVID-19 test?
According to the World Health Organization, since December of 2019, there have been reported 770,875,433 cases of COVID-19 globally. With cold and flu season being upon us, it might be hard to tell what is just a common cold vs. COVID-19. There is now a way to get over-the-counter tests sent to your home for free! For more information, check out the sources below.
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics…
Novak Djokovic takes over US Open Mens Tennis Final
Each year at the end of August, professional tennis players enter into the US Open. The US Open has been played since 1881 and lasts for two weeks.
On Sunday, September 10, 2023, Novak Djokovic Serbian tennis player who is ranked No. 1 won his fourth US Open tennis title, and his 24th grand slam. A grand slam is winning all four championships in one calendar year. The championships…
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All the scholarship information here is up-to-date, with deadlines up until December 27, 2023. Keep track of these dates and good luck!
Lands’ End Scholarship
If you’re a high school student who has an interest in leadership, consider applying for the Lands’ End scholarship!
To complete the application, students will need to include academic records and an essay – there are two prompts to choose from. One winner can be picked from each school and winners receive $5,000.
Applications are due on January 19, 2024, or until all 1,000 slots have been filled…
Teacher Feature on Ms. Mason
At which school in the district do you teach?
Hamilton Elementary School.
What subject(s) do you teach?
Special Education, in other words, I teach everything!
What grade (s) do you teach?
Children in kindergarten through 2nd grade.
How long have you been teaching at SASD?
I have been with SASD for about 5 years.
What is one important lesson you have learned as an educator?
Everyone has…
LAMA Jovan X. Caraballo Scholarship
If you’re planning to attend a 2 or 4-year trade school, check out this scholarship!
You’ll need two letters of recommendation, an essay, and a verification letter from guidance of your graduating status in order to apply. Winners will receive $1,000 directly from the LAMA Poconos Chapter.
Applications are due by March 15, 2024. More information can be found at https://lamapoconoschapter.com/…
SHS says goodbye to one of its favorite history teachers
Multiple teacher resignations were made official in the most recent school board meeting.
Ms. Jennifer Lobasso, a history teacher here at Stroudsburg High School, was one of the few who had their resignations made official. Spending many years here at Stroudsburg High School, she taught AP U.S. History and many other social studies courses. Lobasso plans to move to a school district that will…
Sons of the American Revolution Scholarship
If you like history and writing, this contest’s for you!
To participate in the George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Writing Contest, participants must submit an original 800-1200 word essay based on an event, person, philosophy, or idea associated with the American Revolution. A bibliography is required as well and must be submitted by December 4, 2023.
More information can be found at https://…
National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
If you’re planning on making a career in the local, state, or federal government, check out this scholarship!
Each interested student should write a one-page essay explaining why they plan on working towards a career in government service, including inspiration derived from George Washington’s leadership in his famous crossing of the Delaware.
The essay must be accompanied by a letter of…
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Applicants for this scholarship must be current high school seniors and United States citizens who plan on going to a four-year institution. They will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
The Elks National Foundation awards 500 students scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500. Male and female students across the nation apply separately, creating a higher chance of…
SHS welcomes all new students
Why does your alarm for school sound like nails on a chalkboard? Why is your bed so much more comfortable all of a sudden? Why is your stomach swirling and tying in knots?
School should not be as nerve-racking as it’s become over the years. Keeping up with social status, graduation requirements, grades, and all your different schedules like clubs, work, and school your schedule is already…
Student Spotlight on Nathaniel Burke
What is your greatest accomplishment so far?
My greatest accomplishment was making it into the Regional Orchestra last year.
The PMEA Regional Orchestra is an annual event for all musical students across PA. First, students must prepare a difficult solo piece and audition to enter the District Orchestra. Once there, they have a seating test to determine if they made it into Regionals.…
Happy Birthday Ms. Griswold!
The English Department would like to give a special birthday “shout out” to Ms. Griswold. Happy Birthday to someone who goes above and beyond to help both colleagues and students. Hope you have a wonderful day–you have earned it!
The Mystery Behind Finding a New Read
Every bookworm has reached the dreaded point where they finish a book they love and can’t seem to find another they adore quite as much.
Readers who enjoy the murder mystery genre will marvel at the sensations of One of Us Is Lying, by Karen M. McManus, and Defending Jacob, by William Landay.
Recently, One of Us Is Lying has become popular among young adults. The novel is a dramatic spin…
Is it homophobia, sexism, or a lesbian thing?
Have you ever looked at a character on TV and thought “They’re just like me”? Maybe it’s because you look similar or because they act like you. Maybe they share your problems and insecurities.
According to the Williams Institute, 3.4% of women identify as queer and those women. Recently, shows featuring queer people have become more popular, giving these women a chance to see…
Modernizing the legacy of The Great Gatsby
You’re not alone if you complained about reading The Great Gatsby this summer.
According to HuffPost, Students in 64 percent of Catholic schools, 49 percent of independent schools, and 54 percent of public schools were all required to read the novel, and that doesn’t even include all those classes in which teachers are not required to teach the novel.
Narrated by Nick Carraway, The…