Pleasant Valley School District is a mid‑sized public K–12 district located in the western end of Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It serves several townships—Chestnuthill, Eldred, Polk, and Ross—with its central campus in Brodheadsville. The district spans about 114 square miles and has experienced steady population growth over the past two decades.
The district’s student–teacher ratio is about 15:1, and minority enrollment is approximately 30%.
📊 Academic Snapshot
According to recent rankings:
PVSD is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public school districts.
Math proficiency: ~41% (state average: 38%)
Reading proficiency: ~58% (state average: 55%)
It has one of the largest student bodies in the region.
🎓 District Identity
The district mascot is the Bears, and its branding emphasizes community, commitment, and educational excellence. The official website is pvbears.org, where families can find enrollment information, events, and district news.
🗺️ Community Context
PVSD serves a growing, diverse population—rising from about 29,000 residents in 2000 to nearly 34,000 by 2010—reflecting the broader development of the Poconos region.
Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EAST STROUDSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Policy Review Committee Meeting Dates For 2025 * PUBLIC NOTICE* January 27, 2025 -- 4:30 PM in the Carl T. Secor Administration Center Board Room February 24, 2025 -- 4:30 PM in the Carl T. Secor Administration Center Board Room March 17, 2025 -- 4:30 PM in the Carl T. Secor Administration Center Board Room April 28, 2025 -- 4:30 PM…
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 *PUBLIC NOTICE* The East Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education will hold a Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Center – Board Room 50 Vine Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 and Via Zoom Patricia L. Rosado Board Secretary P-11/24/24
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 *PUBLIC NOTICE* The East Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education will hold a Property/Facilities Committee Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Center – Board Room 50 Vine Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 and Via Zoom Patricia L. Rosado Board Secretary P-11/24/24
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 The East Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education will hold their Policy Review Committee Meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in the Administration Center – Board Room 50 Vine Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 and Via Zoom Patricia L. Rosado Board Secretary P-11/24/24
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 *PUBLIC NOTICE* The East Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education will hold an Education Programs and Resources Committee Meeting on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Center – Board Room 50 Vine Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 and Via Zoom Patricia L. Rosado Board Secretary P-11/24/24
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 *PUBLIC NOTICE* The East Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting which was scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in the Administration Center and Via Zoom has been rescheduled to Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in the Administration Center and Via Zoom Patricia L. Rosado Board Secretary P-08/25/24
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 *PUBLIC NOTICE* The East Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education Regular School Board Meeting which was scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Center and Via Zoom has been rescheduled to Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Center and Via Zoom Patricia L. Rosado Board Secretary P-08/25/24
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 *PUBLIC NOTICE* The East Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education Education Programs and Resources Committee Meeting which was scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Center and Via Zoom has been rescheduled to Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Administration Center and Via Zoom Patricia L. Rosado Board…
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's time to buckle up back to school season is almost here, so you’re going to see more school buses on the road.
For officials like Maryann Rosario at the East Stroudsburg area school district, it’s time to remind everyone to prioritize safety.
“Making sure that drivers are constantly alert, as to the students that are on the bus as well as…
Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 REQUEST FOR BIDS The East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive sealed bids for SNOW PLOWING SERVICES. Bids are due to the East Stroudsburg Area School District, Attn: CFO, 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 no later than Friday August 16th, 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, to ATTN: Peter T. Bard, Chief Financial Officer. Please visit https://…
Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 REQUEST FOR BIDS The East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive sealed bids for SNOW PLOWING SERVICES. Bids are due to the East Stroudsburg Area School District, Attn: CFO, 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 no later than Friday August 16th, 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, to ATTN: Peter T. Bard, Chief Financial Officer. Please visit https://…
The Commissioner’s meeting was off to a slow start, with no public comment on agenda items. The Commissioners recognized community leader Wayne Bolt, who passed away last week. Commissioner Laverdure spoke about some of Mr. Bolt’s many contributions to the Monroe County community. Also notable, Commissioners voted to award a $513,090.00 contract for parking garage repairs to South Shore…
East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive an additional $1.2 million through the BEF Fair Funding Formula (a 9.2% increase), $610,062 in Special Education Funding (a 10% increase), $5,551,465 in Adequacy Funding Tax Equity (a 23% increase), and $994,999 in Hold Harmless relief. East Stroudsburg will also receive about $655,349 in cyber charter reimbursements, and $223,754 for school…
Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 *PUBLIC NOTICE* The East Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting for the purpose of appointing an Interim Superintendent on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Center – Board Room 50 Vine Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 and Via Zoom Patricia L. Rosado Board Secretary June 2, 2024Read More
The East Stroudsburg Area School District board voted unanimously to part ways with Superintendent William Riker after renewing his contract last September for a term ending June 30, 2027.The board plans to have John Toleno, a former Stroudsburg Area School District superintendent, start as interim superintendent on June 10, pending a vote at a special meeting.https://www.poconorecord.com/story/…
Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Lehman Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., at the Lehman Township Municipal Building, 193 Municipal Drive, Bushkill, PA 18324. East Stroudsburg Area School District (ESASD) is requesting a Special Exception as outlined in Lehman Township Zoning Ordinance No. 151,…
Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 *PUBLIC NOTICE* EAST STROUDSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that the Proposed Final Budget for the General Fund of East Stroudsburg Area School District for the 2024-2025 fiscal year in its most recent form is available for public inspection at the school district offices, 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 18301 and on the District’s…
Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Lehman Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., at the Lehman Township Municipal Building, 193 Municipal Drive, Bushkill, PA 18324. East Stroudsburg Area School District (ESASD) is requesting a Special Exception as outlined in Lehman Township Zoning Ordinance No. 151,…
Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 REQUEST FOR BIDS The East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive sealed bids for the following projects, each in the form of a single prime lump sum contract. Bids are due to the East Stroudsburg Area School District, 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 no later than May 31, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. • ESASD South Field House Equipment Replacement • ESASD North…
Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 REQUEST FOR BIDS The East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive sealed bids for the following projects, each in the form of a single prime lump sum contract. Bids are due to the East Stroudsburg Area School District, 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 no later than May 31, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. • ESASD South Field House Equipment Replacement • ESASD North…
Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 REQUEST FOR BIDS The East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive sealed bids for the following projects, each in the form of a single prime lump sum contract. Bids are due to the East Stroudsburg Area School District, 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 no later than May 31, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. • ESASD South Field House Equipment Replacement • ESASD North…