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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.

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.

Events Calendar

Special School Board Meeting

Where: 7 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Microsoft Teams

2 Sep

General School Board Meeting

Where: 7 PM – 9 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

9 Sep

Catch-Up Day - No School

22 Sep

General School Board Meeting

Where: 7 PM – 9 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

7 Oct

Professional Development Day - No School For Students

13 Oct

Start of Quarter 2

28 Oct

Act 80 Day - No School For Students

3 Nov

Catch-Up Day - No School

4 Nov

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News & Announcements

NKASD Special School Board Meeting - Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will hold a Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. for general purposes. The meeting will take place virtually only via Microsoft Teams. Information on how to join the virtual meeting will be posted on the NKASD Website the day of the meeting. This meeting is open to the public.

NKASD General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, September 9, 2025

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 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.

Free Early Childhood Education Programs

Westmoreland County Community Action offers free Early Childhood Education Programs. There are several options to choose from. For more information you can contact them at 724-834-1260 Ext. 4168, [email protected] or visit their website at headstart.westmorelandca.org.

NKASD Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting - Tuesday, August 26, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. 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 - Rescheduled to Wednesday, August 13, 2025

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District that was scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2025 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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.

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.

Meals will be served at Valley High School, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, Monday – Friday, July 28 – August 8, 2025. Breakfast is 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and Lunch is 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

See the attached flyer for more information.

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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.