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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

Valley High School Spring Musical

17 Apr

Valley High School Spring Musical

18 Apr

Valley High School Spring Musical

19 Apr

2 Hour Delay

20 Apr

PSSA Testing

21 Apr

PSSA Testing

22 Apr

Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting

Where: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

22 Apr

PSSA Testing

23 Apr

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News & Announcements

2 Hour Delay - Monday, April 20, 2026

On Monday, April 20, 2025, the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be implementing a 2-hour delay for students. This decision has been made to ensure that our Teachers have the necessary time to prepare for the upcoming PSSA Testing, which is important for our students’ academic success.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we provide our faculty with this valuable opportunity to prepare.

Please ensure that students arrive at their bus stops or schools exactly two hours later than their usual times.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Valley High School Spring Musical - April 16th - 19th

The Valley High School Drama Club is excited to invite our school community, families, and friends to our annual Spring Musical, The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee! Join us as we transform our beautiful new auditorium into a fun, fast-paced, and heartfelt musical. Our students and staff have been working so hard to put on a great show. We hope you will join us in celebrating the dedication and talent of our actors.

Show Dates & Times
• Thursday, April 16th – Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 PM
• Sunday, April 19th at 2:00 PM

Click the title above to purchase tickets, or go to vhsdrama.ludus.com.

We can’t wait to see you there!

NKASD Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting - Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 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 Education Committee Meeting - Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Education Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 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 Finance Committee Meeting - Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Finance Committee Meeting immediately following the Education Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington. The meeting is open to the public.

Student Council Blood Drive - May 4, 2026

Student Council is sponsoring a Blood Drive on May 4, 2026. The drive will be held at the high school from 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., set up in the hallway behind the gymnasium. Every donation truly matters. If we collect a minimum of 30 units of blood, our school will earn a $500 scholarship to be awarded to a deserving senior. Each additional donation helps grow that scholarship even more. Your participation directly supports both patients in need and our students.

This event is open to community members, and donors are eligible to receive a $20 Amazon gift card. Giving blood is a small investment of time that can save lives and make a lasting difference right here at home. We hope you will join us for this meaningful, life‑saving event!

You can sign up for the blood drive at this link: www.redcrossblood.org
Once you get to the page type in the search bar "Go Vikings"
You will see the blood drive scheduled at Valley on May 4th (Register here!)

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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.