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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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Curriculum Night - Thursday, October 1, 2026

All families are invited to attend Curriculum Night on Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:15 – 7:45 p.m. Curriculum Night will be held in all buildings. Families can visit your child’s classrooms, meet Teachers, learn about curriculum and classroom expectations, and discover how students can be successful throughout the school year.

IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

In order to better accommodate students and their families that live in the neighborhood at the top of Oates Blvd, the following Van #18 stops will be provided for students effective Wednesday, Sept 9th:

Morning Pickup
VJSHS - 7:33 at Vogel & Birch; 7:34 at Birch & Oates
RAH - 7:53 at Birch & Oates
HDB & MES - 8:08 at Birch & Oates; 8:09 at Vogel & Birch

NKASD Education Committee Meeting - Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Education Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 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, September 1, 2026

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held Tuesday, September 1, 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.

NKASD Athletic Committee Meeting - Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Athletic Committee Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Library at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington. To enter, please park in the Green Lot and enter through the doors by the double bridges. The meeting is open to the public.

NKASD Special School Board Meeting - Monday, July 20, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will be hold a Special School Board Meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually only 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, August 4, 2026

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

NKASD Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 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.

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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.