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Valley Junior Senior High School - Sunrise over the Little Pucketa Creek
Mrs. Johns Life Skills Class Planting the Valley Garden
Valley Jr Sr High School Campus
Viking students helping with flag installation
Veteran's Day Flag display
21-22 Powder Puff Game
Officer assists student at annual 4th grade Fishing Derby
Aerial view of Valley Jr/Sr High School, New Kensington Arnold School District
About Us
Everyday, we empower each of our students to reach their individual potential, learn to respect themselves and others, and to become lifelong learners.
Events Calendar
News & Announcements
Parent Teacher Conferences - Monday, November 3, 2025
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. School is not in session to afford parents the opportunity to meet with teachers. Below is the schedule for conferences at the schools within the district. We hope you will plan to meet with us to discuss your child’s success and the continuation of an enjoyable and profitable school experience.
Elementary
An appointment for a conference with your child’s Teacher may be scheduled by returning the form. Click the title above to access the form.
Martin – 724-335-4641
H.D. Berkey – 724-337-7736
Roy A. Hunt – 724-335-2511
Secondary
Parents are encouraged to come to Valley Junior Senior High School between the hours of 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. as their schedule permits them to meet with teachers. Please call Valley Junior Senior High school (724-337-4536) for additional information.
Elementary
An appointment for a conference with your child’s Teacher may be scheduled by returning the form. Click the title above to access the form.
Martin – 724-335-4641
H.D. Berkey – 724-337-7736
Roy A. Hunt – 724-335-2511
Secondary
Parents are encouraged to come to Valley Junior Senior High School between the hours of 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. as their schedule permits them to meet with teachers. Please call Valley Junior Senior High school (724-337-4536) for additional information.
NWCTC Open House - Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Northern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center (NWCTC) invites you to their Open House on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This event is designed for students and parents who want to discover rewarding career paths and real-world skills.
At NWCTC, you can explore 13 hands-on programs that prepare students for high-demand careers and further education. For more information, please visit http://www.northwmctc.org or call 724-335-9389.
At NWCTC, you can explore 13 hands-on programs that prepare students for high-demand careers and further education. For more information, please visit http://www.northwmctc.org or call 724-335-9389.
NKASD General School Board Meeting - Rescheduled to Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District that was scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, and also virtually via Microsoft Teams. Information for joining the virtual meeting will be available on the NKASD Website the day of the meeting. This meeting is open to the public.
2026 NKASD Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations
The New Kensington-Arnold School District is seeking nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Award for the class of 2026. Appropriately nominated alumni will represent the best of the communities of Arnold and New
Kensington. They are role models for our students to look up to and a source of great pride for the school district. Consideration will be given to candidates that have made outstanding contributions in, but not limited to, the areas of athletics, business, education, journalism, law, manufacturing, medicine, performing arts, public service, science, and the trades. The deadline for nominations is December 1, 2025. Click the title above to nominate a Distinguished Alumni.
Kensington. They are role models for our students to look up to and a source of great pride for the school district. Consideration will be given to candidates that have made outstanding contributions in, but not limited to, the areas of athletics, business, education, journalism, law, manufacturing, medicine, performing arts, public service, science, and the trades. The deadline for nominations is December 1, 2025. Click the title above to nominate a Distinguished Alumni.
Free Early Childhood Education Programs
Westmoreland County Community Action offers free Early Childhood Education Programs. There are several options to choose from. For more information you can contact them at 724-834-1260 Ext. 4168, [email protected] or visit their website at headstart.westmorelandca.org.
NKASD General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, and also virtually via Microsoft Teams. Click the title above to join the virtual meeting. This meeting is open to the public.