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Pleasant Valley School District
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Address
2233 Route 115
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
United States
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Tax Rate
25.62 mills
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.
🏫 Schools & Enrollment
PVSD operates 4 schools serving roughly 4,000+ students:
- 2 elementary schools
- 1 middle school
- 1 high school
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.
PVSD News
Public Notice: Pleasant Valley School District Seeks Bids for Cafeteria Serving Lines in Brodheadsville, PA
The Pleasant Valley School District in Brodheadsville, PA, is soliciting sealed bids for the Request for Proposal for PVI Cafeteria Serving Lines. Bid specifications can be obtained at the Administration Building Business Office on Route 115. Sealed bids must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the same office and will be publicly opened in the Board Room. The bids will be…
Track & Field Starts Off Another Season!
Recently, the track began the 2026 season with 2 new coaches and a full roster of 103 boys and 77 girls. Returning coaches are Coach Carter for jumping, Coach Walter for sprinting, Coach Youngken, Cirillo, and Zimmerman for throwing, Coach Foti for long distance, and Coach Maddie for jumping.
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“My hope for this…
Department of Education Announces Plan to Put More Special Education Teachers in Classrooms During ESU Press Conference
This week, Deputy Secretary for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Amy Lena visited East Stroudsburg University to announce nearly $1 million in grants to 11 institutions of higher education to…
Public Notice: Bidding Opportunity for Fall Athletic Supplies & Equipment - Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA
The Pleasant Valley School District in Brodheadsville, PA, is inviting sealed proposals for Fall Athletic Supplies & Equipment. Bidders must submit their proposals by Monday, March 30, 2026, with the opening scheduled for 2:00 p.m. The specifications can be obtained from the district's Business Office on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. This notice is crucial for potential suppliers…
Teacher Feature on Mr. Wood
First things first, we have to address the photo. So, you’re married to your prom date?
Yes! My wife and I met our senior year of high school and we’ve been together ever since. She’s actually a teacher as well; teaches Kindergarten over in Pleasant Valley. She eventually inspired me to become a teacher myself. We have two boys, Nathan and Nicholas, and a dog named Lucky.
Where did you go to…
Police: Threatening statement found on note in Pleasant Valley High School in Monroe County
BRODHEADSVILLE, Pa. - Students at Pleasant Valley High School are being met with a large police presence Thursday after a threatening note was found inside the school Wednesday.State Police say they are investigating and are taking the threat seriously.
Police: Threatening statement found on note in Pleasant Valley High School in Monroe County
BRODHEADSVILLE, Pa. - Students at Pleasant Valley High School are being met with a large police presence Thursday after a threatening note was found inside the school Wednesday.State Police say they are investigating and are taking the threat seriously.
Title: Hearing Scheduled for Appointment of School Police Officer in Monroe County
Summary: The Court of Common Pleas in Monroe County will hold a hearing on March 11, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. regarding the appointment of a School Police Officer for the Pleasant Valley School District. The hearing will take place at the Monroe County Courthouse in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, as per the Petition filed by A. Kyle Berman, Esquire, counsel for the school district.
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Reported Rape of 16-Year-Old at Pleasant Valley High School Under Investigation
State police at Fern Ridge reported few incidents:Rape incident that occurred on Dec 8th at 4:04 PM at the Pleasant Valley High School
Pleasant Valley's Gschwend named national Amazing Teacher, winning $5K
Pleasant Valley Elementary School teacher Kristen Gschwend was surprised with a $5,000 prize on Jan. 21 as a national winner in the Amazing Teacher program.Gschwend, a kindergarten through second grade life skills teacher, was the Kinsley’s ShopRite Amazing Teacher for December, receiving a $100 ShopRite gift card. Locally recognized teachers across the USA TODAY Network each month are…
ESU Recognizes Award Winners at 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania recognized the winners for the 2026 Boddie Scholarship, Martin Luther King Jr. awards, and the Julianna and Wayne Bolt Art Contest. The recipients were honored at the 29th annual Dr…Julianna and Wayne Bolt Art Contest Winners Selected for the 29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
This year, 69 entries were received from students representing East Stroudsburg High School North, East Stroudsburg High School South, Stroudsburg High School, Pleasant Valley High School, and Pocono Mountain High School East. Winners will be…
Public Notice: 11/24/2025 [ee3225092daf48fb3ff9c9cea7ac8634]
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SECTION 001113*ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Pleasant Valley School District is soliciting sealed bids for the Intermediate School Chiller Replacement Project in the form of a single prime lump sum contract. Sealed Bids shall be delivered to Pleasant Valley School District, Business Office, 2233 Route 115, Brodheadsville, PA 18322, no later than 10:00…
ESU College of Education Program Tackles Teacher Shortage by Inspiring Future Educators
Hundreds of high school students visited East Stroudsburg University on Nov. 12 for an immersive learning experience designed to inspire and recruit future educators, address teacher shortages, and build…Future Educators Club Celebrate Educators Day at ESU!
On November 12, the Future Educators Club went on a trip to East Stroudsburg University for their annual Aspiring Educator Pathway Project Day Trip. Several schools were in attendance, including North, South, and East Strousburg, Pleasant Valley, Stroudsburg, and Bloomsburg. Each student receives a bag of small merchandise tokens and information on the college. It starts in the Arena of ESU…
Stroudsburg Football season comes to an end
On Friday, October 31, Stroudsburg Football played their last game of the season against Parkland High School in the first round of the District XI 6A playoffs. They lost the game 14-49 and were bounced out early, but the Mountaineers had a successful season ending 5-6.
Stroudsburg shared the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (EPC) Monroe division title with Pleasant Valley, only falling to PV by…