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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
October and November
Prescribed fires come to Monroe county
Chocolate morsels come in quite the variety: mini, milk, dark, semi-sweet, Belgium, and more.
Pennsylvania’s Chocolate History
Columbus Day has been renamed as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Pennsylvania’s license centers going on a break
Bears will go to any lengths to find food from climbing trees to tipping garbage bins. This bear was captured in Stroudsburg, PA raiding a bird feeder.
Fat Bear Week
Music held up next to the playbill of "The Addams Family."
SHS 2024-2025 musical revealed!
The northern lights from Oct. 10, 2024. The lights show colors of purple and blue across the sky with stars peaking through the background. Photo provided by student Madisen Dullen, 25′.
Northern Lights comes to Pennsylvania
Research shows that blueberries help improve memory. Several blueberries being cupped in the hand of a Stroudsburg High School student.
Can blueberries make you smarter?
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
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Awareness ribbon drawn by Staff writer Andrew Polanco Then
September Mindfulness
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
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
High school students getting ready to play a game in phys. ed class
Should physical education be required in public schools?
Toxic masculinity could be as simple as a seemingly harmless joke.
The harmful effects of toxic masculinity
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
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
Juniors Lila Smedley and Tanya Sathapornwongkul at the voter registration table at the activity fair.
Register To Vote!
Collage of presidential candidate signs designed to properly show case both sides.
The Presidential Debate prompts more questions
Seniors Shelbi Calligari, Lana Marsh, Madison Noonan, Julianna Vo, and Berlin Ulmer posing for a picture during their senior night.
Girls’ Tennis finishes season with EPC tournament appearance
Stroudsburg field hockey team waiting to start a new quarter and talking about their next plays.
Field Hockey is heading to the Playoffs
Ethan Dudsak, '25, Jaylin Rieara, '26, and Kamari Coleman, '25, celebrate a touchdown during game against Pocono Mountain East on September 20, 2024.
Football prevails against East Stroudsburg North
Samuel Sroka, '25, fights to maintain his current position in the race.
Cross Country Gallery
Seniors Shelbi Calligari, Lana Marsh, Madison Noonan, Julianna Vo, and Berlin Ulmer stand with their flowers in front of the banner for their senior night.
Girls Tennis Gallery
Aiden Nieman, '25, running during last week's meet at Stroudsburg Junior High School.
Stroudsburg’s Pocono Record Athlete of the Week Nominees
Seniors Shelbi Calligari, Lana Marsh, Madison Noonan, Julianna Vo, and Berlin Ulmer posing for a picture during their senior night.
Girls’ Tennis finishes season with EPC tournament appearance
Stroudsburg field hockey team waiting to start a new quarter and talking about their next plays.
Field Hockey is heading to the Playoffs
Ethan Dudsak, '25, Jaylin Rieara, '26, and Kamari Coleman, '25, celebrate a touchdown during game against Pocono Mountain East on September 20, 2024.
Football prevails against East Stroudsburg North
Stroudsburg Volleyball huddles during game against Pleasant Valley on October 9, 2024.
Heartbreaking loss for Stroudsburg against Pleasant Valley
Stroudsburg Football kneels in a team prayer prior to the game vs Pocono Mountain West on October 4, 2024.
Football prepares for East Stroudsburg North
Phone playing Chappell Roans hit song "HOT TO GO!" with headphone plugged into the phone.
Chappell Roan sets boundaries as a celebrity
Does SHS have their own ghost stories? or unexplained mysteries, just ask some of our veteran teachers. Trowell, Journalism 1, captured this image of a stairwell at SHS.
Pennsylvania Ghost Legends
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”
Friends Burial Grounds, on Ann St. in Stroudsburg, PA was founded by Quakers and is now associated with lehighvalleyquakers.org.
October Ghost Stories
Vinyl album covers of Megan Moroney, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Find concerts near us!
A sign of the Stroud Township's Broadhead Creek Park at 4002 North 5th St. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Brodhead Creek Park
Samuel Sroka, '25, fights to maintain his current position in the race.
Cross Country Gallery
Seniors Shelbi Calligari, Lana Marsh, Madison Noonan, Julianna Vo, and Berlin Ulmer stand with their flowers in front of the banner for their senior night.
Girls Tennis Gallery
Michael Padilla, '25, successfully defending the ball from the Pocono Mountain West Soccer Team.
Boys Soccer Gallery
Stroudsburg Football kneels in a team prayer prior to the game vs Pocono Mountain West on October 4, 2024.
Senior Night Football Game
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?”
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!
Samuel Diola, '25, driving the ball towards the end of the course
Sensational Seniors: Samuel Diola
Student Norah McCabe, 25', sitting in the grass as the Stroudsburg Pride Festival.
Student Spotlight on Norah McCabe
Technology Education teacher, Suarez, also coaches SHS baseball.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Suarez
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
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
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
Photo of Stroudsburg French student Ludivine Leroy smiling and enjoying herself.
Student Spotlight on Ludivine Leroy
Photo of Stroudsburg High School Student William Awuah smiling into the camera.
Student Spotlight on William Awuah
Technology Education teacher, Suarez, also coaches SHS baseball.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Suarez
Ms.Cosgrove the school nurse within the Jr.high posing at her desk
Staff Feature on Ms. Cosgrove Junior High School Nurse
Ms.Giordano our new biology teacher sitting at her desk
Teacher Feature on Ms.Giordano
Teacher Feature on Ms. Symons
Teacher Feature on Ms. Symons
Ms.Moucha Jr.High School Counselor posing with a dog from their "Smooch a Pooch" event. Photo courtesy of Ms. Moucha.
Staff Feature on Junior High School Counselor Ms. Moucha
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
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
The title page of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde decorated with flowers and a paint brush to symbolize themes within the book.
Netflix announces “Picture of Dorian Gray” adaptation
A sign of the Stroud Township's Broadhead Creek Park at 4002 North 5th St. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Brodhead Creek Park
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
This photo of Piccolo laying down was taken at Animal Welfare Society of Monroe (AWSON).
Piccollo needs a home
Hunting season requires hunters to be educated on weapon safety, permit limitations, and seasonal guidelines.
Pennsylvania hunting season guidelines
October and November
Prescribed fires come to Monroe county
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
Trunk or Treat 2024 is hosted by BF Morey PTA.
Trunk or Treat
Have you ever taken a closer look at our display cases? You should. Clubs display awards; art displays student creations, and more.
What’s happening today, 10/10/24?
Activity Late Bus Schedule
Activity Late Bus Schedule
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
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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Hello, I’m Isabella Rivera. I am a sophomore at Stroudsburg High School.This is my second year of journalism. I'm doing another year of journalism because I love writing and taking photos.  Outside of school I do cheerleading and Ballet.

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This photo of Piccolo laying down was taken at Animal Welfare Society of Monroe (AWSON).

Piccollo needs a home

Isabella Rivera, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
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

Isabella Rivera, Journalism 1
September 27, 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the Egg-streme dodgeball tournament, the Jittleyang Bittleyangs!

´Egg-streme´ tournament

Isabella Rivera, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
Rita Moreno legend for for both female actress' and the Hispanic community

The legacy of Rita Moreno

Isabella Rivera
March 27, 2024
The defense won their trial competition on Feb 15!

Mock Trial 2024 State Competition results

Isabella Rivera, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
Dr. Fowlin performs presentation "I am not the enemy" on Feb. 5th

[Photo] Dr. Mykee Fowlin visits the Junior High

Lile Bekaia, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
Posed photo of Isabella Rivera, 9, holding a DVD of Legally Blonde.

How Legally Blonde paved the way for Barbie

Isabella Rivera, Staff Writer
January 17, 2024
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