News & Announcements

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!

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.

PA Career Link will be hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Lower Burrell VFW. For more information you can contact them by phone at 724-334-8600.

Celebrate the rich heritage, culture and traditions of Native American communities during this special edition of Sunday Fun Day at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art! Enjoy a day filled with hands-on art making, live performances, storytelling, and educational activities for all ages. For more information, and to register visit their website at thewesmoreland.org/events.

On Monday, September 29, 2025, the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be implementing a 2-hour delay for students. This decision has been made to accommodate essential professional development activities for our dedicated faculty members.

During this time, our teachers will engage in important training sessions aimed at enhancing their skills and knowledge, ultimately benefiting the educational experience of our students. We appreciate your understanding and support in allowing our faculty the opportunity to continue their professional growth.

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.