Kristine Kunsman, Principal                                         Daniel Higgins, Assistant Principal

Swiftwater Intermediate School                                                                   Swiftwater Intermediate School
Pocono Mountain School District                                                                Pocono Mountain School District
P.O. Box 200                                                                                                   P.O. Box 200
Swiftwater, Pa 18370                                                                                     Swiftwater, Pa 18370
(570)839-7121 ext.60412                                                                               (570)839-7121 ext.60418
Fax (570)839-7820                                                                                         Fax (570)839-7820

Welcome to Swiftwater Intermediate School. We are glad you are here to visit, as we are very proud of our school. The mission of the Pocono Mountain School District is to “Prepare all students for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.” In order to do this, the district provides a rigorous curriculum to meet   Pennsylvania state standards and intensive staff development for our teachers and administrators. It is our goal that our students are proficient and become lifelong learners.

Swiftwater Intermediate School is a school where staff and students excel, parents and community care.   Our staff is dedicated to helping Swiftwater Intermediate students become good citizens through our "PRIDE" Program (Prepared, Respectful, Involved, Dependable, Empathetic). SIS teachers are committed to delivering an outstanding academic program which provides all students the opportunity to learn and develop their skills to the fullest potential.

We encourage parents to contact teachers, counselors, and the principals when a need exists. We look forward to working closely with parents for the benefit of children. Parents are a crucial link to the success of any education program.

The new school year promises to offer many opportunities and challenges. We wish all of our parents and students a very successful year for learning.

Thank you for visiting our website and please continue to explore our page throughout the upcoming school year.

Mrs. Kristine M. Kunsman, Principal

• From the south: Take Route 611 North through Tannersville, Scotrun, and Swiftwater. At the second traffic light (look for the Exxon Gas station), turn right onto Route 314 East, continue straight for 1/4 mile, bear left at the "Y," proceed another 1/3 mile, and turn left onto Pocono Mountain School Road.

  
  

  From the north: Take Route 611 South through Mount Pocono and into Swiftwater. After descending the hill from Mt. Pocono, look for a traffic light at the bottom of the hill (next to Big Daddy's Restaurant), turn left onto Woodland road, proceed for 1/2 mile, then turn right onto Pocono Mountain School Road.

  
  

  From Scranton and I-380 southbound: Take the Tobyhanna Exit (#8) off of I-380 South onto Route 611 South. Proceed for 8.5 miles through two traffic lights in Tobyhanna, then two traffic lights in Mount Pocono, and down a hill coming into Swiftwater. At the first traffic light at the bottom of the hill (look for Big Daddy's Restaurant), turn left onto Woodland Road. Follow Woodland road for 1/2 mile, then turn right onto Pocono Mountain School Road.

  
  

  From Wilkes-Barre: Take I-81 or the PA Turnpike South to I-80 East. Merge onto I-380 North (Exit #293), and from I-380, take the Pocono Exit (#3). At the light, turn right on to Route 940 East, and follow for 3.1 miles (4 more traffic lights). At the fourth light, turn right onto Route 611 South. Follow Route 611 South down a hill. At the first traffic light (look for Big Daddy's Restaurant), turn left onto Woodland road and follow for 1/2 mile, then turn right onto Pocono Mountain School Road.

  
  

  From I-80 westbound, including New York and New Jersey areas: Take I-80 West to the Scotrun exit (#298). Turn left on to Route 611 North, then follow the "from the South" directions above.

  
  

  From I-80 eastbound, including Bloomsburg, Hazleton, Blakeslee areas: Take I-80 East to I-380 North (Exit #293). From I-380, take the Pocono Exit (#3). Follow the rest of the "From Wilkes-Barre" directions above.

  
  

  From the east, in Paradise Valley: Take Route 940 West to the intersection at Caesar's Resort, turn left onto Carlton Road, proceed 1/2 mile, then turn right onto Woodland road. Continue for 1.5 miles, and turn left onto Pocono Mountain School Road.

  
  

  From I-380: Take the Pocono Exit (#3), and take Route 940 East for 3.1 miles to Mount Pocono. Turn right onto Route 611 South, then follow the "From the north" directions above.

  
  

  From the Allentown area: Take Route 22 to Route 33 North to I-80 West. Continue with the "From I-80 Westbound" directions above.

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    Pocono Mountain School Road

    Swiftwater, PA 18370