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Pleasant Valley School District

Address

2233 Route 115
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
United States

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

Pleasant Valley schools go remote as police investigate threat - lehighvalleylive.com

The Pleasant Valley School District in Monroe County announced a remote instruction day Thursday, as Pennsylvania State Police said they were ...

PSP investigating threat at Pleasant Valley High School

PSP investigating threat at Pleasant Valley High School

Threat keeps students home in Pleasant Valley School District | State | tiogapublishing.com

CHESTNUTHILL TWP., Pa. -- Students in a Monroe County school district are learning from home Thursday because of a threat. A post on the Pleasant ...

Pleasant Valley on remote instruction after threat at high school - Pocono Record

The district contacted Pennsylvania State Police, who said in a news release that they are investigating and providing K-9 resources to sweep the ...

School threat causes Monroe County school district to close

BRODHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating a school threat at a high school in the Pleasant Valley School District Thursday morning. According to PSP, on September 5 troopers were notified by the Pleasant Valley School District regarding a "Safe 2 Say" entry involving a threat at the high school. School officials say due to safety concerns, Pleasant Valley…

Authorities investigating threat at Pleasant Valley High School - FOX56

Pennsylvania State Police in Monroe County are investigating a threat at the Pleasant Valley High School.On Thursday, troopers were contacted by ...

Mobile Home For Sale at 789 Toll Road, Effort, PA, 18330 | Point2

Its located in the Birch Hollow Estates neighborhood and is part of the Pleasant Valley School District. 789 Toll Road, Effort, Monroe County, PA, ...

Board of Education - 8/22/24

Board of Education - 8/22/24

What's new at each Pleasant Valley school in 2024-25

What's new at each Pleasant Valley school in 2024-25

Public Notice: 08/19/2024 [7585cb30e11aabc9fe0a6c571ebc41e0]

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND CHALLENGES TO OBTAIN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN MEETING THOSE NEEDS Member School Districts and Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 provide programs and related support services for children residing in the following school districts: Bangor Area School District Bethlehem Area School District Delaware Valley School…

Board of Education 8/8/24

Board of Education

Can a young Pleasant Valley football team defy expectations in 2024?

Can a young Pleasant Valley football team defy expectations in 2024?

Public Notice: 07/25/2024 [fad74df6d047d0e3132f6a16b6ed949d]

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Request for Proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Thursday, August 1, 2024. PROPANE FUEL RE-BID will open at 11:00 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 3:00 p.m. Monday…

Public Notice: 07/23/2024 [4437eacb86506fa04257dc82aca63af7]

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 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 Tuesday, August 06, 2024. WINTER ATHLETIC SUPPLIES and 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 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.…

Public Notice: 07/18/2024 [fad74df6d047d0e3132f6a16b6ed949d]

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Request for Proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Thursday, August 1, 2024. PROPANE FUEL RE-BID will open at 11:00 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 3:00 p.m. Monday…

Here's when students start and end the school year and get breaks in Monroe districts

East Stroudsburg, Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain and Stroudsburg students all start school the same day, but breaks and the last day of school ...

Public Notice: 07/16/2024 [4437eacb86506fa04257dc82aca63af7]

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 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 Tuesday, August 06, 2024. WINTER ATHLETIC SUPPLIES and 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 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.…

Public Notice: 07/11/2024 [fad74df6d047d0e3132f6a16b6ed949d]

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Request for Proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Thursday, August 1, 2024. PROPANE FUEL RE-BID will open at 11:00 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 3:00 p.m. Monday…

Public Notice: 07/10/2024 [4437eacb86506fa04257dc82aca63af7]

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 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 Tuesday, August 06, 2024. WINTER ATHLETIC SUPPLIES and 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 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.…

Marlene Odenwelder Obituary - EASTON, PA (1933-2014) - The Morning Call

Interment in Easton Cemetery. Contributions: to VNA Hospice of Monroe County, 502 VNA Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 or Pleasant Valley Pres. Church ...

Girls lacrosse coach of the year: Pleasant Valley's Toni Bush - The Morning Call

Pleasant Valley won its initial Eastern Pennsylvania Conference championship in 2022 and its first district crown this year. The Bears finished with a ...

Board of Education - 6/20/24

Board of Education - 6/20/24