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The "I voted" sticker that an individual gets after voting at the polls on election day.
The race to the White House
A female student flexing her arm to show the right of choice.
Abortion: your body, your vote
Photo of police lights.
Shots fired on ESU campus
A squirrel running around a student's back yard, taking a break to stand on its hind legs.
Squirrel takes down SHS power
The Homecoming nominees pose together for a group picture. (From Left to Right) Seniors Keilyn Tejeda, Nathalie Rodriguez, Janel Meyers, Madison Garcia, Cameryn Beebe, Brianna Coykendall, Jessica Klein, Katelyn Pantinople, Gabrielle Sanchez.
Homecoming Results
Mrs.Tkach posing with her first Stroudsburg badge from 2007.
Mrs. Tkach’s departure
SHS cafeteria buffet where students can get free lunches.
Calling all foodies!
Class of 2025 presented their float skit of Teen Titan's Go during the 2023 float competition. Pictured from left to right are Will Awauh, '25, Logan Potochnick, '25, Brianna Coykendall, '25, Anthony Borrero, '25, and Anna Kirby, '25.
Homecoming float construction
Music held up next to the playbill of "The Addams Family."
SHS 2024-2025 musical revealed!
Vibrant pink and blue Northern Lights hidden behind trees in Blue Mountain Lake.
Northern Lights come to Pennsylvania
Stephani Chandler, 27’, posing with her advisor after getting an award for her poem “The Power of Young Colors." Photo provided by the MCTI Facebook account.
SHS student has a poem published!
Matt Wall, Kasey Carpio, and Ryan Jean received the Elmer Gates Award, May 24. Photo submitted by Maria Hafler, adviser.
MCTI students continue to earn accolades
May 12, DeSales University hosted National Signing Day for MCTI students. Matt Walls, 12, and Wyatt Staples, 12, were two of the Stroudsburg High School students who signed intentions.
DeSales University hosts National Signing Day for MCTI students
MCTI senior, Wyatt Staples, studies Welding while working at E.F. Possinger & Sons as part of the Cooperative program. Photo courtesy of MCTI Adviser, Gregg Angeli.
MCTI students pursue their dream careers
Drawing of Evelyn Hugo surrounded by her seven husbands inspired by a picture of Marilyn Monroe.
“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” book review
A female student flexing her arm to show the right of choice.
Abortion: your body, your vote
Phone playing Chappell Roans hit song "HOT TO GO!" with headphone plugged into the phone.
Chappell Roan sets boundaries as a celebrity
Hand drawing of famous women: Taylor Swift, Emma Watson, and Rachel Zegler. Sketch by Andrew Polanco 10.
The unfair treatment of female celebrities
K-pop is listened to globally by people of many different cultures and ethnicity.
The influence of Korean pop outside of Korea
Mr. Burke dons a chef hat and coat while assisting in the SHS kitchen. Photo shared by Assistant Principal, Christine Gangaware.
September meeting reveals double departure
Kona Maronpot, senior, is the 2024-2025 Student Representative for the SHS School Board and a monthly contributor to The Mountaineer Newspaper.
Stroudsburg welcomes a new Student Rep to the board
Girl's wrestling comes to SHS
Girl’s wrestling comes to SHS
The Monroe Career & Technical Institute has big plans for the future.
MCTI expects new programs and renovations
Clearview Elementary sits in freshly coated snow as snow continues to fall.
Clearview Elementary sees renovations in its future
The "I voted" sticker that an individual gets after voting at the polls on election day.
The race to the White House
A female student flexing her arm to show the right of choice.
Abortion: your body, your vote
Digital drawing of Donald Trump standing in front of the American flag at a rally preaching his policies. Digital illustration created by Hailey Abba.
Presidential Policies
The government has been debating public access to automatic weapons for years as a way to minimize fatalities of school shootings. Original digital illustration created by Hailey Abba, Journalism 1.
Gun violence and gun control
Digital illustration created by Hailey Abba, Journalism 1, captures the essence of the civilized debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz.
Vice Presidential debate underwhelms
SHS chess team focuses on an intense practice for their upcoming season.
Stroudsburg Chess team begins a new era doubling in size
Picture of Stroudsburg Football captains during the coin toss on October 25, 2024.
Comeback complete: Stroudsburg clinches playoff berth
Football nearing playoff berth
Football nearing playoff berth
Yankees vs Dodgers 2024 World Series Preview
Yankees vs Dodgers 2024 World Series Preview
Cotoria McCarthy '26 spiking against the Bears
Second Round matchup for Volleyball
Aiden Nieman, '25, running during last week's meet at Stroudsburg Junior High School.
Stroudsburg’s Pocono Record Athlete of the Week Nominees
SHS chess team focuses on an intense practice for their upcoming season.
Stroudsburg Chess team begins a new era doubling in size
Picture of Stroudsburg Football captains during the coin toss on October 25, 2024.
Comeback complete: Stroudsburg clinches playoff berth
Yankees vs Dodgers 2024 World Series Preview
Yankees vs Dodgers 2024 World Series Preview
Cotoria McCarthy '26 spiking against the Bears
Second Round matchup for Volleyball
The field hockey team works together to perform a corner.
Field Hockey prepares for Round 1 of the playoffs
Image of SHS school playground with a crow flying off the ground to represent how ghosts can haunt locations loaded with years of history.
October ghost series: Gettysburg National Military Park
A half-human half-robot thinking about a paint palette, microphone, and a piece of paper with a pencil as a digital drawing.
Is AI overtaking human creativity?
Old buildings and castles are rumored to house spirits. This castle is located in Northern Ireland and was taken in 2016 by Jessica Appolo.
October ghost series: Hill View Manor
Pumpkins and mums represent traditional fall decorations for porches and never go out of style.
Pumpkin Palooza Contest Voting
Hotel Bethlehem is listed among the Historic Hotels of America by the National Trust of Historic Hotels.
October ghost series: The Hotel Bethlehem
Seniors Colton Leeth and William Awuah hold the Stroudsburg banner as the Marching Band leads the parade.
Homecoming Game Photo Gallery
Class of '25 walk onto the sidelines as each class prepares to hear the results from the float judges.
Homecoming Float Photo Gallery
The 2024 homecoming dance committee decorated the cafeteria hallway with fairy lights.
2024 Homecoming Dance Gallery
The Stroudsburg Girls Soccer team huddles together before their game against East Stroudsburg South.
Girls Soccer Gallery
Hunter Probst, '25, leading the team with his drive down the course.
Golf Gallery
A cover for the podcast depicting the title as well as images of books, drama masks, film, and other book/movie related things.
Script to Screen: “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”
Chris Herren and Jaden Harper speak during the interview.
Former NBA Player Chris Herren joins the podcast
Netflix’s Beef is frighteningly realistic
Episode 2: Coaches Richmond and El-Bassiouni
Mountaineer Athletics Podcast Episode 1: Coach Miller
Chris Herren and Jaden Harper speak during the interview.
Former NBA Player Chris Herren joins the podcast
Mystery of the Mountaineer
Mystery of the Mountaineer
Seniors return to Chipperfield Elementary to visit former teachers. This is the second year for the "senior walk".
Welcome to SHS senior walk
Stroudsburg's stand out track athletes
Stroudsburg’s stand out track athletes
Sierra Thieme, 12, Samuel Pusey, 12, and Tess Nowosad, 10, create sculptures in Ms. Wert's class.
SHS art department’s hard-working community
Fall Quiz
March has been declared as Women's History Month and is celebrated internationally on March 8.
March is Women’s History Month
Shamrocks and buckets of gold aren't the only things related to March.
March Trivia Quiz
What would your job be at the North Pole?
What would your job be at the North Pole?
Happy Thanksgiving! Take the quiz, "What Thanksgiving dish are you?"
Happy Thanksgiving! Take the quiz, “What Thanksgiving dish are you?”
Ms.Jennings School Nurse at hamilton elementary posing with her husband. Photo provided by Ms.Jennings
Staff Feature on Ms.Jennings Elementary school nurse
Mr.Carter posing in front of a historical building. Photo provided by Mr.Carter
Teacher Feature on Mr.Carter
Ms.Barro taking a selfie while on an outing with her parents. Photo shared by Ms.Barro
Teacher Feature on Ms.Barro
Elliott Bonnar, '26, showing off his first day of school outfit.
Student Spotlight on Elliot Bonnar
Ms.Moore posing with her fur-ever friend Photo provided by Ms.Moore
Teacher Feature on Ms.Moore
Elliott Bonnar, '26, showing off his first day of school outfit.
Student Spotlight on Elliot Bonnar
The Stroudsburg Mountie Student Section getting hype during the first home game of the season.
Mountie Maniacs
Alexis Phillips is a junior volunteer firefighter with the Stroud Township Fire Company for five years. Photo provided by Alexis Phillips, '26.
Student Spotlight on Alexis Phillips
The Mountaineer Newspaper likes to feature sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the newspaper each week. Created by Peyton Costigan and Chelsea Castellanos.
We want to Spotlight you!
Student Norah McCabe, 25', sitting in the grass as the Stroudsburg Pride Festival.
Student Spotlight on Norah McCabe
Ms.Jennings School Nurse at hamilton elementary posing with her husband. Photo provided by Ms.Jennings
Staff Feature on Ms.Jennings Elementary school nurse
Mr.Carter posing in front of a historical building. Photo provided by Mr.Carter
Teacher Feature on Mr.Carter
Ms.Barro taking a selfie while on an outing with her parents. Photo shared by Ms.Barro
Teacher Feature on Ms.Barro
Ms.Moore posing with her fur-ever friend Photo provided by Ms.Moore
Teacher Feature on Ms.Moore
Ms.Hicks enjoying what nature has to offer Photo submitted by Ms.Hicks
Teacher Feature on Ms.Hicks
Samuel Diola, '25, driving the ball towards the end of the course
Sensational Seniors: Samuel Diola
Lara DeFreitas, '25, earned a spot as our first Sensational Senior. With her long-time commitment on the volleyball team, she is a key member of the team.
Sensational Seniors
Have a very happy birthday Ms. Griswold! Wishing you all the best.
Happy Birthday to all!
Submit your favorite photo to spotlight someone special on their birthday.
Birthday Spotlights are now available
SHS Main office staff picture: left to right. Assistant Principal, Christine Gangaware, Jessica Smith, Dawn Maletz, Nicole Litts, and Jena Gmelch. Back row: Mr. Sodl and Mr. Burke. Photo submitted by Christine Gangaware.
Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. Sodl
Mr. Doney teaches physics, but apparently, in his younger years, before teaching, he worked as a steel worker. Who knew?
Happy Birthday, Mr. Doney
Provided by Chase Lentz
Happy Birthday Abram Demarest!
Ryan Jean- Northampton community college
Ryan Jean- Northampton community college
Sidney Lindner- Northampton Community College
Sidney Lindner- Northampton Community College
Arianna Colon- Northampton Community College
Arianna Colon- Northampton Community College
Zoe-Marie Brown- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Zoe-Marie Brown- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Jayla quinones- Northampton community college
Jayla quinones- Northampton community college
Stephani Chandler, 27’, posing with her advisor after getting an award for her poem “The Power of Young Colors." Photo provided by the MCTI Facebook account.
SHS student has a poem published!
Music held up next to the playbill of "The Addams Family."
SHS 2024-2025 musical revealed!
Pocono Art Council building on 530 Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania is scheduled to close its doors on September 30, 2024.
Pocono Art Council Official Closing
The list of possible musicals for 2025 displayed outside the chorus room.
Musical preparation begins!
Balloon Booth, a simple reminder that balloons are a classic favorite and befitting of many occasions.
The National Museum of Toys wants you to vote
Archie (2 years old) at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society laying on the cozy floor. Photo shared by BMARS Facebook page with permission.
Meet Archie
Fall activities are in full swing. Get out there and enjoy the change of seasons.
Halloween Fun in Pennsylvania
Photo submitted by Mrs. Haggerty in 2017 for The Mountaineer Fall Photo contest.
Prime time for leaf peeping in the Poconos
Sammy is waiting for his fur-ever home at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue. Photo provided by BMAR Facebook.
Sammy needs a home
A sign of the Stroud Township's Broadhead Creek Park at 4002 North 5th St. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Brodhead Creek Park
This flyer was made by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society.
Safe Trick or Treat
Find your spirit and bring it to school this week. The tradition continues. Flyer shared by Student Government.
Homecoming Spirit Week 2024
Coat distribution will be available during Parent/teacher conferences in the SHS cafeteria. Flyer shared by Ilene Austin, MTSS coordinator.
Coats for Kids
Winter Sports Physicals, check with the Activities Office or Ms. Tretheway for more information. Shared by Activities office and Athletic Office.
Winter Sports Physicals
The Common Community Connections Club is advised by Heather Nowosad and Sherri McIntyre. Flyer provided by CCC club.
Field of Flags Fundraiser
A group of women standing by a rack of naturally dyed yarn spun by a spinster on the farm (2023). Photo submitted by D. Porter or Quiet Valley Farms.
Quiet Valley hosts it’s annual Harvest Festival
Dill pickles are a favorite addition to lunch or a sandwich. Fried pickles have become the latest appetizer trend, and the latest TikTok Keto fad is chickles.
Pickle Me Poconos Festival!
Autumn leaves begin to change in late September and early October. Check for peak fall foliage viewing in your area online.
Harvest the fun while weather permits
Fall activities are in full swing. Get out there and enjoy the change of seasons.
Fall Fest at Camelback
Pumpkins and mums represent traditional fall decorations for porches and never go out of style.
Oktoberfest kicks off at Blue Mountain Resort
Archie (2 years old) at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society laying on the cozy floor. Photo shared by BMARS Facebook page with permission.
Meet Archie
Sammy is waiting for his fur-ever home at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue. Photo provided by BMAR Facebook.
Sammy needs a home
This photo of Piccolo laying down was taken at Animal Welfare Society of Monroe (AWSON).
Piccollo needs a home
Pictures of Lurch located at 3219 Godfrey Ridge Drive in Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Photos provided by Awesom/ John Auer.
Help Lurch find a home
Turbo is located at the Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society in Stroudsburg, PA. Photo shared with permission from BMARS social media Facebook page.
Turbo needs a home
The PA restaurant and lodging association scholarship is intended for high school seniors
PA restaurant and lodging association scholarship
This scholarship is intended for students planning on attending a technical school
Donald Lynch scholarship
This scholarship is intended for students planning on studying environmental science
Gary R. Brown Environmental scholarship
This scholarship is a merit-based scholarship but financial information is also required
Hagan scholarship
This is meant for students intending on studying botany and agricuture
Monroe County Garden Club scholarship
Mr. Getz is set to become the new principal at Hamilton Elementary!
Mr. Getz to become Principal at Hamilton Elementary!
Teachers set for retirement at SJHS
Teachers set for retirement at SJHS
Julia Saurman smiling for a picture in the mirror.
Freshman Spotlight on Julia Saurman
The logos that make up the NHLs Pacific division
Examining the NHLs best players: The Pacific
Zackarey Tomko posing for a picture outdoors.
Cyber Spotlight on Freshman Zackarey Tomko
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