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Everyday, we empower each of our students to reach their individual potential, learn to respect themselves and others, and to become lifelong learners.

The mission of the New Kensington-Arnold School District, a vibrant and inviting centerpiece of the community, is to ensure that each student is prepared, inspired, and motivated to be a successful contributing citizen of an ever-evolving global society by engaging and challenging students with personalized instruction, teaching excellence, innovative technology, and high expectations for superior academic achievement while embracing our unique traditions, heritage, and diversity in a safe, nurturing, student-centered environment.

Events Calendar

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School

20 Jan

Education Committee Meeting

Where: 6 PM – 7 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

21 Jan

PTA Meeting

Where: 6 PM – 7 PM

Location: Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

28 Jan

End of Quarter 2

31 Jan

General School Board Meeting

Where: 7 PM – 9 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

4 Feb

Act 80 Day - No School For Students

10 Feb

Athletic Committee Meeting

Where: 6 PM – 7 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

13 Feb

President's Day - No School

17 Feb

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News & Announcements

2 Hour Delay For Students - Thursday, January 23, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School District will operate on a 2-hour delay for students on Thursday, January 23, 2025 in order to facilitate essential professional development for faculty members. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NKASD Education Committee Meeting - Tuesday, January 21, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Education Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard. There will not be a virtual option. This meeting is open to the public.

Care Mobile - Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Care Mobile will be visiting Valley Junior/Senior High School on Wednesday, March 5th, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Care Mobile offers medical care to children for no out-of-pocket costs. See the Health Services Tab to download the Parent Consent Form and other important documents.

Flexible Instruction Day - Schedule

Please read the attached document.

General School Board Meeting and Finance Committee Meeting - Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board has rescheduled the January School Board Meeting to Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 immediately following the General School Board Meeting. Both meetings will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, and also virtually via Microsoft Teams. Click the title above to join the virtual meeting.

These meetings are open to the public.

Holiday Early Dismissal - Friday, December 20, 2024

On Friday, December 20, 2024, the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be having an early release of students for the holiday vacation. Listed below are the release times for students in each building.

Valley Junior/Senior High School - 12:25 p.m.

Roy A. Hunt Elementary School - 1:05 p.m.

H.D. Berkey Elementary School - 1:30 p.m.

Martin Elementary School - 1:30 p.m.

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Everyday, we empower each of our students to reach their individual potential, learn to respect themselves and others, and to become lifelong learners.