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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.

News & Announcements

Student Early Dismissal June 5, 2025

Dear Parent or Guardian,

The intent of this letter is to provide information relative to the last day of school. Thursday, 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; however, dismissal times are noted as follows:

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 wish you and your family an enjoyable summer and look forward to the safe return of your child(ren) for the 2025-26 school year. If further information is warranted, please contact your building administrator.

Dr. Christopher Sefcheck
Superintendent

PA CareerLink Job Fair - June 26, 2025

PA CareerLink will be hosting a Job Fair on June 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Lower Burrell VFW, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. See the attached flyer for more information.

Free Summer Food Program

The Nutrition Group and New Kensington-Arnold School District will be offering summer meals to school-age children in the Community. The program is free, and admission is open to all school-age children 18 years of age or younger, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Free meals are dine in only, and there is no sign-up required.

Valley High School, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, Monday – Thursday, June 16 – July 3, 2025, Breakfast is 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and Lunch is 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Roy A. Hunt Elementary, 1701 Alcoa Drive, Monday – Friday, June 9 – 27, 2025, Breakfast is 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and Lunch is 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

See the attached flyer for more information.

NKASD General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, June 3, 2025

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. 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.

NKASD Education Committee Meeting - Wednesday, May 21, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Education Committee Meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting 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 Teams Meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

NKASD Finance Committee Meeting - Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will hold a Finance Committee Meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at Valley Junior/Senior High School, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, and also virtually via Microsoft Teams. Click the title above to join the virtual meeting. This meeting is open to the public.

NKASD General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. 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.
Kennywood

Kennywood School Picnic - Saturday, May 31, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School District Kennywood School Picnic Day is May 31, 2025. 

If you plan on attending the day of the picnic, tickets are $31.99, and must be purchased online before May 16th. Price increases to $35.99 after May 16th.

If you aren't sure if you can make it to Kennywood on May 31st, there is a second ticket option. Tickets are $37.99, and they are valid through July 13th. Good any day tickets are only available to purchase online until June 30th. 

Click the title above to view the flyer and purchase link. Contact Tracy Fleeger at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Everyday, we empower each of our students to reach their individual potential, learn to respect themselves and others, and to become lifelong learners.