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Valley Junior Senior High School - Sunrise over the Little Pucketa Creek

Valley Junior Senior High School - Sunrise over the Little Pucketa Creek

Aerial photo of Valley Jr. Sr. High school

Aerial view of Valley Jr/Sr High School, New Kensington Arnold School District

Valley Jr Sr High School Campus

Valley Jr Sr High School Campus

Valley Students hold a giant American Flag before a football game.
NKASD New teacher for the 2025 school year.
NKASD Teaching Class of 2024, Brenna Kloes, Lexi D'Incua, Jaden Domaratz, Jessica Bauer, Alyssa Ioannou, Heather Chero, Elana Simoni, Jenna Beam, Robert Towarnicki, Chloe Hetrick, Ryan Shank, Michael Strini, Hannah Wehr, Nick DeFrancesco, Alyssa Fuesting, Julia Garmong, Samantha Johnson, Kasey Creehan, Graycen Vitale
Garden Photo

Mrs. Johns Life Skills Class Planting the Valley Garden

Hope Squad 2023
Viking students helping with flag install

Viking students helping with flag installation

Veteran's Day Flag display

Veteran's Day Flag display

21-22 Powder Puff Game

21-22 Powder Puff Game

Officer assists student at annual 4th grade Fishing Derby

Officer assists student at annual 4th grade Fishing Derby

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.
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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.
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Early Dismissal - Friday, June 5, 2026

On Friday, June 5th all students in Kindergarten through eleventh grade, both walkers and bus riders will report to school and/or bus stop at the regular time. Please note that dismissal will be earlier than usual. The dismissal times are listed below for your convenience:

School Student Dismissal Time

Valley Junior/Senior High School (Grades 7-11) 9:30 a.m.
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School 10:10 a.m.
H.D. Berkey Elementary 10:40 a.m.
Martin Elementary 10:40 a.m.

On behalf of the faculty and staff of the New Kensington-Arnold School District, we extend our best wishes for a pleasant and restful summer to you and your family and look forward to the safe return of your child(ren) for the 2026-27 school year. Should you require any additional information, please contact your building administrator.

Sincerely,

Dr. Christopher Sefcheck
Superintendent
Kennywood Flyer

Kennywood School Picnic - Saturday, May 30, 2026

Gather your friends for a fantastic day of fun at Kennywood with the New Kensington-Arnold School District’s School Picnic Day on May 30, 2026!

Kennywood Picnic Day Tickets can be purchased online at the discounted rate of $35.99.

If you are not sure if you can make it on May 30th, you can choose the “Good Any Day” ticket for $37.99, which lets you visit Kennywood any day until July 12th. This flexible ticket is available for online purchase until June 30th.

A limited number of tickets are also available at the Administration Building. These tickets are valid all the way through September 7, 2026, and cost $40 each. These tickets are cash only, and you must schedule an appointment to purchase them. Please contact Tracy Fleeger at 724-335-4401 ext. 1064, or by email at [email protected].

If you have any questions or need assistance, reach out to Tracy Fleeger at [email protected].

NKASD General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 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.
Food

Westmoreland Food Bank Summer Food Program

The Westmoreland Food Bank will be providing free grab and go lunches Monday through Friday, June 22nd - August 14th, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Speed Family Blessing Box. See the attached flyer for more details.

The Kings & Queens of the Court

The Kings and Queens of the Court summer basketball league will run on Saturdays from June 13th to July 25. Boys and Girls ages 7 to 14 can register by scanning the QR code in the attached flier.

NKASD Education Committee Meeting - Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Education Committee Meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington. The meeting is open to the public.
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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.