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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, February 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. 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 Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting - Thursday, February 12, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting on Thursday, February 12, 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 - Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30 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, January 21, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Education Committee Meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 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 General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 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 joining the virtual meeting. This meeting is open to the public.

Holiday Early Dismissal - Friday, December 19, 2025

On Friday, December 19, 2025, the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be having an early release of students for the holiday vacation. Listed below are the release times for students in each building.

Valley Junior/Senior High School - 12:25 p.m.

Roy A. Hunt Elementary School - 1:05 p.m.

H.D. Berkey Elementary School - 1:30 p.m.

Martin Elementary School - 1:30 p.m.

We wish you all a very enjoyable holiday season!

NKASD School Board Meeting - Rescheduled to December 17, 2025

The General Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District that was scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00 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 joining the Teams Meeting. This meeting is open to the public.

Valley Vikings Education Foundation Dine & Donate at Applebee's

Dine at Applebee's today from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and 15% of your bill will go to the Valley Vikings Education Foundation. 1050 Village Center Drive, Tarentum, PA.

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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.