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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

Athletic Committee Meeting

Where: 5:30 PM – 6 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

18 Mar

Joint Buildings and Grounds/Finance Committee Meeting

Where: 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

18 Mar

Education Committee Meeting

Where: 6 PM – 7 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

25 Mar

End of Quarter 3

26 Mar

Holiday Break - No School

2 Apr

Holiday Break - No School

3 Apr

Holiday Break - No School

4 Apr

Holiday Break - No School

5 Apr

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News & Announcements

Remote Instruction - Thursday, March 12, 2026

Due to a power outage at the high school and a district-wide internet outage, the New Kensington–Arnold School District will operate under Remote Instruction tomorrow. At this time, there is no estimated timeframe for restoration of service.Students should attend school remotely and follow their building’s Remote Instruction schedule, which is available on our website.District officials will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.Thank you for your continued flexibility and support.

NKASD Athletic Committee Meeting - Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Athletic Committee Meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30 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.

NKASD Joint Buildings and Grounds/Finance Committee Meeting - Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Joint Buildings and Grounds/Finance Committee Meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 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.

NKASD Education Committee Meeting - Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Education Committee Meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 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.

Kennywood School Picnic - Saturday, May 30, 2026

Kennywood School Picnic Day will be Saturday, May 30, 2026! More information on ticket sales will be coming soon.

NKASD General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 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.

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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.