Stroudsburg Area School District
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Address
123 Linden Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Phone
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Tax Rate
27.40 mills
Stroudsburg Area School District is a public K–12 district located in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It covers approximately 73 square miles and serves the borough of Stroudsburg along with surrounding communities. The district emphasizes academic rigor, emotional resilience, and preparing students to be effective, collaborative problem‑solvers.
📚 Schools & Enrollment
According to recent data, SASD includes:
- 7 schools
- ~4,464 students
- Student–teacher ratio: ~13:1
Breakdown of schools:
- 5 elementary schools
- 1 middle school
- 1 high school
🌍 Student Demographics
- Minority enrollment: ~50%
- Economically disadvantaged students: ~38%
- Student body composition includes approximately:
- 48.7% White
- 19.4% Black
- 25.7% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4% Asian/Pacific Islander
This places SASD among the most diverse districts in Pennsylvania, ranking in the top 1% for diversity.
🎓 Academic Performance
SASD performs above the state average:
- Math proficiency: ~40% (PA average: 38%)
- Reading proficiency: ~56% (PA average: 55%)
- Overall district rating: 6/10 (top 50% statewide)
Niche also rates the district B+ overall, with strong marks in diversity, college prep, and activities.
🏛️ District Identity
- Mascot: Mountaineers
- Colors: Maroon & White
- Athletic Conference: Eastern Pennsylvania Conference
- Budget: ~$119.8 million
- Website: sburg.org
The district’s mission focuses on equipping students with academic knowledge, social skills, and emotional resilience to thrive in future endeavors.
🗺️ Community Context
SASD sits in the center of the Poconos, serving a mix of suburban neighborhoods, small‑town communities, and rural areas. It is known for:
- A large student body (top 1% in PA)
- Strong extracurricular offerings
- A balanced academic profile with steady performance
SASD News
To Be a True Advocate: Bella Hooks
“Feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression.” — Bell Hooks. In an unkind world, Bell Hooks picked up a pen and entered the writing scene in hopes of starting a wave of change.
Born as Gloria Jean Watkins on September 25, 1952, Hooks was an influential American author and social advocate. Hooks unfortunately passed away in 2021 on December 15. Before passing,…
What is SHS listening to?
Intro – Have you ever been in a room full of people and a song starts playing, and suddenly,
everyone knows the words? In that moment, it doesn’t matter where people come from or what
languages they speak, everyone is connected. Music has the ability to bring people together
and bridge together cultural differences in different ways than others.
Music is a very important part of my life. Music is…
Winter Olympics Recap
The Winter Olympics wrapped up last Sunday, February 22, 2026. With it came numerous gold medals being awarded, and the United States (USA) winning 12 gold medals and 33 overall, which places the country just behind Norway for the most wins.
Additionally, Team USA’s women played a huge role in these games, with women winning eight of the total 12 gold medals and winning 61 percent of the country…
PA creates phone ban in schools
On Feb. 3, 2026, the Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation (Senate Bill 1014) requiring all K-12 schools to prohibit students from using their cellphones at all during the school day.
They call it the “bell-to-bell” ban, which was passed with a 46-1 vote by the Senate Education Committee on Dec. 9. The Senate said they hope this reduces classroom distractions, cyberbullying, improves focus,…
Black Achievements in the 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics became one of the most notable accomplishments for the black community. A variety of Black Athletes not only won medals but left a significant mark on the sports they participated in.
Laila Edwards
The women’s hockey team recently won the Olympic gold medal on February 19, 2026.
With this triumph win, defense player Laila Edwards made history by becoming the…
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…
Boys Wrestling sets sights on States
On Saturday, February 21, Stroudsburg Wrestling travelled to Bethlehem Liberty Highschool gym for the District XI Wrestling Championship.
Stroudsburg saw three medalists and and a ninth place finish in the tournament.
Jack Jasionowicz, ’26, placed third in the 107lb bracket, punching his ticket to Regionals, falling only to the eventual champion in the semi-finals. Jasionowicz currently is 28 and…
Student Spotlight on Kourtney Hughes
1. What’s your name
Kourtney Hughes
2. What is one goal you have for your future after high school?
My goal in life after high school is to become an ultrasound sonographer, I dream of becoming a sonographer.
3. Who inspires you most, and why?
The person who inspires me the most is my mom…
Foreign Films
Foreign Films is a club run by Mr. Carter that meets once a month to watch different foreign movies and discuss them.
This includes a voting process to pick the movie and the ability to suggest a movie. The schedule is flexible as it is also done by voting, so the most available date for members is chosen in retrospect of unavailability due to other activities. Snacks are brought in…
Student Spotlight on Amber Calero
What’s your name?
Amber Calero
If your life right now had a title, what would it be?
“In the Middle of Becoming”
What is your dream lifestyle?
Waking up to bills being paid, retiring parents, staying healthy & safe, traveling, spending more time outside with loved ones than being on social media, walking in faith, forever being grateful & living with passion.
What song describes your…
Harvard Model Congress 2026
Stroudsburg High School’s Model Congress/Model United Nations club went on a trip to Harvard Thursday February 19 to Sunday February 22 where club participants debated public policy in various committees, including US House and US Senate, the Council of Mayors, and the Constitutional Convention. Teacher, Mr. Haggerty, who runs the club and went on the trip says it was an “awesome event” and…
Bluey!
Once upon a time, an Australian children’s show took over the world. Inspired by the creators experiences raising his kids — and his childhood Blue heeler — this TV show we all know and love dearly has become a staple for young children across the globe. If you haven’t gotten the hint yet, I am talking about Bluey!
In this TV show, we follow six-year-old Bluey as she goes throughout her…
Whose got the best strict voice?
@shsnewsTeachers using their strict voice!! #funny #teachers #principle #school #journalism♬ original sound – SHS NEWS
NAACP 2026 Cultural assembly recap.
For the past three years, the National Association Advancemnt of Colored People (NAACP) club has hosted its annual Cultural Assembly. Advisor Natalie Jennings and club president Arda Gocuklu work hard as students and staff come together to display a tribute to black history month. Here is, in order, all the acts that were performed
After a Master of Ceremonies introduction, Stroudsburg’s…
Valentine’s day Photobooth!
Stroudsburg High School celebrates Valentine’s Day with a Valentine’s Day theme, Photo Booth! (Mikayla Flores)
…“Iron Lung” review
Markiplier is one of YouTube’s most popular content creators.
Recently, instead of our beloved content creator being accessible on the public’s phones or personal computers, he has made his way onto the big screen. The movie “The Iron Lung” is based on the game of the same name, developed by David Szymanski, and was released on March 10, 2022.
The game takes place in an ocean of blood where the…
U.S. Men’s wins Gold in Hockey!
The United States captured a huge win over Canada in hockey during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The game took place in Milan, Italy in the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, which was specifically designed and built for the game.
Team USA defeated Canada 2-1, which secured their first gold medal for men’s hockey since 1980. The game started out hot for the United States, with forward Matt Boldy…
Civil Rights Activist: Claudette Colvin
“Rosa Parks wasn’t the first one to rebel against the segregated seats. I was the first one.”
You read that right. Claudette Colvin was the first protester to protest against segregated seating.
In the early spring of 1955, Colvin was on her way home from high school. At this time, she had been studying her rights during the Jim Crow era and segregation. The driver ordered her to leave her…
Media piracy trends
Media piracy is when media is copied and distributed illegally or without permission from the copyright holder. While recent technological advances has made this action more accessible, it has already been going on for centuries.
Tracing the history of media piracy requires going back to 1440 and visiting the German inventor Johannes Gutenberg. It was around this time that he released an…
Title: Stroudsburg Area School District Board of School Directors Meeting Schedule 2026
Summary: The Stroudsburg Area School District Board of School Directors has released its meeting schedule for 2026. All meetings will take place in the high school cafeteria starting at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise specified. The meetings are scheduled on the third Thursday of each month, with the exception of December, which has a special reorganization meeting on the 2nd. This notice is…
Title: Monthly Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting Notice for Stroudsburg Area School District
Summary:
The Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education will conduct monthly Fiscal Affairs Committee meetings, encompassing budget & finance, buildings & grounds, athletics/activities, and public relations. These meetings will occur on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in person at the SASD Administration Building. The agenda for these meetings is available on the…
Title: Academic Affairs Committee Monthly Meeting Notice - Stroudsburg Area School District
Summary:
The Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education will convene its Academic Affairs Committee meetings monthly on the second Thursday. The committee will discuss curriculum, student & community support initiatives, policy, and public relations. These in-person meetings will commence at 5:30 p.m. at the SASD Administration Building. The agenda for each meeting is available on…
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Public Notice: Invitation to Bid for Double Deck Gas Convection Oven - Stroudsburg Area School District
Summary:
The Stroudsburg Area School District is seeking sealed bids from qualified vendors for the purchase of a Double Deck Gas Convection Oven. Interested parties can access bid documents on the District's website or by contacting Nathan Strouse, Supervisor of Operations. Bids must be…
Business Behind the Scenes trip recaps
The second trip for the recently established Business Behind the Scenes (BBTS) program occurred on Feb 4, 2026. Students traveled to Great Wolf Lodge to meet the managers and coordinators of the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau.
When the students arrived, they were greeted with a buffet of croissants, yogurt, fruit, and drinks for a delicious breakfast while listening to the people speak about…