North Pocono School District

North Pocono is a third-class school district in Lackawanna and Wayne Counties in Pennsylvania. The district's population was 20,806 at the time of the 2010 United States Census.^[4]

North Pocono School District
Location
Lackawanna and Wayne Counties US-PA United States
Coordinates	41°20′15.5″N 75°31′52.9″W
District information
Type	Public
Motto	To educate and challenge all students to their maximum potential and prepare them for the demands of a global society.[1]
Grades	K through 12
Schools	3 Elementary 1 Middle 1 High
NCES District ID	4217310[2]
Students and staff
Athletic conference	PIAA District 2
District mascot	Trojans[3]
Colors	Red, white, and Black[3]
Other information
Website	North Pocono School District

The region served by North Pocono is considered to be the northern tip of the Pocono Mountains region in Northeastern Pennsylvania. North Pocono School District encompasses approximately 198 square miles (510 km²). According to federal census data, North Pocono School District's population has increased by 2,377 residents from 18,429 residents in 2000. In 2009, North Pocono School District residents’ per capita income was $19,688, while the median family income was $49,766.^[5] In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 ^[6] and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.^[7]

A new North Pocono High School was built in 2009, and it opened during the school year of 2009–2010. The old high school, located on Church Street, is now the North Pocono Middle School. It houses grades 6 through 8. The new High School, which is located on Bochicchio Boulevard in Covington Township, houses grades 9 through 12.^[8]

North Pocono School District operates 5 schools: Jefferson Elementary Center (K to 3); Moscow Elementary Center (K to 3); North Pocono Intermediate School (4 to 5), North Pocono Middle School (6 to 8), and North Pocono High School (9 to 12).

Regions and constituent municipalities

Map of school districts in Lackawanna County.

Map of school districts in Wayne County.

The district is divided into three regions, which include the following municipalities (labeled by county):^[9]

Region I

• Elmhurst Township (Lackawanna)
• Jefferson Township (Lackawanna)
• Roaring Brook Township (Lackawanna)

Region II

• Moscow Borough (Lackawanna)
• Thornhurst Township (Lackawanna)
• Spring Brook Township (Lackawanna)

Region III

• Lehigh Township (Wayne)
• Clifton Township (Lackawanna)
• Covington Township (Lackawanna)
• Madison Township (Lackawanna)

Extracurriculars

North Pocono School District offers a variety of clubs, activities, an expansive music program, and an extensive sports program.

Sports

The District funds:

Boys Baseball – AAA Basketball- AAA Cross Country – AAA Football – AAA Golf – AAA Lacrosse – AAAA Rifle – AAAA Wrestling – AAA Soccer – AAA Tennis – AAA Track and Field – AAA Volleyball – AA

Girls Basketball – AAA Cheer – AAAA Cross Country – AA Golf – AAA Rifle – AAAA Soccer (Fall) – AA Softball – AAA Girls' Tennis – AAA Track and Field – AAA Volleyball – AA Lacrosse – AAA

Middle School Sports

Boys Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Soccer Track and Field Wrestling

Girls Basketball Cross Country Softball Soccer Track and Field