Pleasant Valley School District
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Address
2233 Route 115
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
United States
Phone
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: 04/16/2025 [1d9c97941bcd3fe55119f837709c72e1]
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Thursday, May 1, 2025. Carpet Removal with VCT Replacement PVE RE-BID will open at 1:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3:…
Public Notice: 04/16/2025 [93846ac3b3b3d4b54c2b6f05b29c31ea]
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Wednesday, May 14, 2025. COAL BID will open at 11:30 a.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. By…
Public Notice: 04/14/2025 [ff2eb5d45f955344914e5c7295a8b207]
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Wednesday, May 07, 2025. FALL ATHLETIC SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT will open at 2:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m…
Public Notice: 04/09/2025 [1d9c97941bcd3fe55119f837709c72e1]
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Thursday, May 1, 2025. Carpet Removal with VCT Replacement PVE RE-BID will open at 1:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3:…
Stroudsburg boys’ baseball takes over Lehigh Valley Coca-Cola Park
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the Stroudsburg boys’ baseball team defeated the Pleasant Valley Bears by a score of 9-5 at Coca-Cola Park. This game marked two wins in a row for the Mounties and improved their season record to 3-2-1.
In the first inning, the Bears struck first, scoring two runs off pitcher Damian Budhai, ’27. In the third inning, both offenses ignited, with each team scoring two runs…
Public Notice: 04/02/2025 [0501816651a3ad8066980e51d448bcee]
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CJER BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS The CJER Building Code Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building, 271 Route 715, Brodheadsville, Pa 18322, for the purpose of hearing the appeal of the Pleasant Valley School District from the requirements of the…
Softball strikes out South 9-0
Mounties softball swept East Stroudsburg South in a game of 9-0 with seven total innings. The first game win is in the books!
Many speculated that the game would be postponed due to predicted rain; all coaches agreed to move the game up by one hour for a 3 p.m. start.
Stroudsburg gained 4 runs in the first inning. Hits by Elena Trotter, ‘25, Dorothy “Dot” Elko, ‘26, and a walk for…
Concerns re: FY 23-24 Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grant
A recent discussion at the Pleasant Valley School Board meeting has brought attention to Monroe County’s acceptance of the FY 23-24 Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grant. The grant, which covers the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, amounts to $695,286 and was approved and signed by all Monroe County Commissioners, June 2024. However, concerned citizens have raised…
Public Notice: 03/17/2025 [a0ac318df9a32e0940998c9b8ffebeb6]
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, March 24, 2025. Carpet Removal with VCT Replacement PVE RE-BID will open at 1:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3…
Public Notice: 03/10/2025 [a0ac318df9a32e0940998c9b8ffebeb6]
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, March 24, 2025. Carpet Removal with VCT Replacement PVE RE-BID will open at 1:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3…
Public Notice: 03/03/2025 [a0ac318df9a32e0940998c9b8ffebeb6]
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, March 24, 2025. Carpet Removal with VCT Replacement PVE RE-BID will open at 1:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3…
E-news Updates – February 28, 2025
Does More State Funding Guarantee a Reduction in School Property Taxes?
This week during budget hearings, I asked the Secretary of Education the question on everyone’s mind—does increasing state funding guarantee lower school property taxes?
You can watch our full…
This week during budget hearings, I asked the Secretary of Education the question on everyone’s mind—does increasing state funding guarantee lower school property taxes?
You can watch our full…
Over 100 new winter coats, vests given away in Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A generous clothing distribution in the Poconos is helping those in need ahead of some winter weather.
Franklin Clothing Outlet in Chambersburg donated their excess winter coats and vests on Tuesday to Pocono Mountains United Way.
The coats were then given away to various charitable organizations in the Monroe County area including Street2Feet,…
Public Notice: 02/07/2025 [dbbcf36bd5949a2505502791ecc21bf9]
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Requests for Proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, February 24, 2025. RFP - Internal Connections Equipment will open at 12:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3…
Girls basketball beats PMW, heads to EPC playoffs
On Monday, the Girls’ basketball team won over district rival Pocono Mountain West for the second time this season.
Earlier in the season Stroudsburg completely crushed the Panthers 55-16, they still considered this a tough game. Going into the game. West’s record of 7-14 needed one more win to qualify for districts.
Adriana Borizo, ’26, quotes, ¨They were putting everything they had…
Girls Basketball wraps up regular season
Tonight, the red-hot girls’ basketball team takes on Pocono Mountain West to close out their 2024-25 regular season action.
The girls won 10 consecutive games, with their most recent win on Saturday against Bangor, 56-40.
A couple of weeks ago, the girls clinched a spot in the playoffs and currently sit in the sixth seed in the District XI 6A standings.
They have dominated the last couple of…
Public Notice: 01/31/2025 [dbbcf36bd5949a2505502791ecc21bf9]
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Requests for Proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, February 24, 2025. RFP - Internal Connections Equipment will open at 12:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3…
Public Notice: 01/31/2025 [dd4e4749b52078a035083066e5359cd7]
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, February 24, 2025. Carpet Removal with VCT Replacement PVE will open at 1:00 p.m. Specificationsfor the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p…
Boys Wrestling Recap
On Wednesday, January 29, the Stroudsburg Boys’ Wrestling team ended their season on a high note with a win against Pleasant Valley, finalizing their regular season record at 13-7.
Rolling into 2025, the team was 4-4, seemingly unable to string together multiple wins in a row, following each win with frustratingly close losses.
Hungry to be the best team in the mountain, they traveled to Upper…