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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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Remote Instruction on January 26 and January 27

Dear Families,

We are sharing this information now to allow families plenty of time to make plans. On Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27, the New Kensington–Arnold School District will operate under Remote Instruction. Students should attend school remotely and follow their building’s Remote Instruction schedule.  Click below for the schedule

Please note that all after school and evening activities are canceled on Monday, January 26.

Thank you for your flexibility and continued support.

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 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 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.

Flexible Instruction Day - Tuesday, January 20, 2025

Due to projected cold temperatures, The New Kensington Arnold School District will be operating on a Flexible Instruction Day on Tuesday, January 20th. Students will not report to school but are expected to attend school following their building's plan for a Flexible Instruction Day. Schools will be running a Flexible Instruction Day bell schedule. The Flexible Instruction Plan and Bell Schedule can be found below.
Everyday, we empower each of our students to reach their individual potential, learn to respect themselves and others, and to become lifelong learners.