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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

Care Mobile - Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Care Mobile will be visiting Valley Junior/Senior High School on Wednesday, March 5th, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Care Mobile offers medical care to children for no out-of-pocket costs. See the Health Services Tab to download the Parent Consent Form and other important documents.

General School Board Meeting and Finance Committee Meeting - Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board has rescheduled the January School Board Meeting to Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 immediately following the General School Board Meeting. Both meetings 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 virtual meeting.

These meetings are open to the public.

January is Mid-Year Benchmark Time

January is mid-year benchmark time! All students in grades K-6 will have their reading fluency assessed using the Dibels Assessment, while all students in grades 1-6 will take the STAR Math and STAR Reading tests. The mid-year results will be sent home after all assessments are complete.

PTA Meeting - Tuesday, January 28th

The PTA will hold a meeting in the cafeteria at Roy A Hunt Elementary
School at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28th. This meeting is for parents of ALL students in grades K-6. Come join the meeting to learn about upcoming events and how you can help with these activities!

100th Day of School - Monday, February 3, 2025

The 100th Day of School is February 3, 2025. To celebrate this day, classes often participate in different activities. Many students will complete 100th Day of School projects, some will read for 100 minutes, while others will work together to create 100th Day door displays for a competition. Look for your child’s 100th Day of School information in the coming weeks!

NKASD Education Committee Meeting - Tuesday, January 21, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Education Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard. There will not be a virtual option. This meeting is open to the public.
Happy Holidays

Holiday Early Dismissal - Friday, December 20, 2024

On Friday, December 20, 2024, 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.

NKASD Education Committee Meeting - Tuesday, December 17, 2024

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Education Committee Meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 6:00 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 meeting. This meeting is open to the public.
Everyday, we empower each of our students to reach their individual potential, learn to respect themselves and others, and to become lifelong learners.