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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.

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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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News & Announcements

NKASD General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, December 8, 2026

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 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. 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.

NKASD School Board Reorganization Meeting - Wednesday, December 2, 2026

The School Board Reorganization Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Wednesday, December 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. 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.

NKASD General School Board Meeting - Wednesday, November 4, 2026

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 has been moved to Wednesday, November 4, 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.

2027 NKASD Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations

The New Kensington-Arnold School District is seeking nominations for its distinguished Alumni Award for the class of 2027. 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, 2026. Click the title above to nominate a Distinguished Alumni.
Salvation Army

Project Bundle Up & The Salvation Army

Attached is a flyer from The Salvation Army in New Kensington. It includes information about available assistance with Christmas gifts and warm winter clothing. If you or someone you know could benefit from these resources, please reach out to them using the contact information provided on the flyer.
Everyday, we empower each of our students to reach their individual potential, learn to respect themselves and others, and to become lifelong learners.