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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.

Events Calendar

Promenade

Where: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School
26 Apr

News & Announcements

Athletic/Finance Committee Meeting - Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Athletic/Finance Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, PA and also virtually via Microsoft Teams. Information for joining the Teams Meeting will be available on the NKASD Website the day of the meeting.

Kennywood School Picnic - Early Bird Discount Expires April 30th!

The New Kensington-Arnold School District Kennywood School Picnic will be Saturday, June 1, 2024. Kennywood's Early Bird discount is expiring soon! Tickets for the June 1st School Day are only $31.99 if your purchase by April 30th. Price will increase to $35.99 after that. Click the title above for ticket prices and links to purchase tickets. Please contact Tracy Fleeger at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!

The New Kensington-Arnold School District is now setting up appointments for
Kindergarten Registration. Children must be 5 before September 1, 2024 to enroll. Click the title above for more information.
Prom

Valley High School Prom - April 26, 2024

The Valley High School Prom will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at Veltre’s Event Center, 324 Coxcomb Hill. Promenade will be at VHS at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $70 each and will be one sale in the Library March 18th - 22nd, and April 2nd - 16th during homeroom and 5th Period lunchtime. All online students MUST call or message Mrs. Ammon or Mrs. Luniewski to purchase a ticket.

Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth (age 10-14)

The ParentWISE Program of Wesley Family Services is presenting their Strengthening Families Program for parents and youth (age 10-14). Strengthening Families is an evidence-based parent, youth, and family skills-building curriculum that prevents teen substance abuse and other behavior problems, strengthens parent/youth communication skills, increases academic success in youth and prevents violence and aggressive behavior at home and at school. Classes will be held on Thursdays, April 25th – May 23rd, 2024. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m., and class is 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Wesley Family Services Pioneer, 1045 4th Avenue, New Kensington. To enroll contact Shana at 724-217-8303 or [email protected]. For more details click the title above.

NKASD Education Committee Meeting - Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Education Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Planetarium at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, PA. There will not be a virtually option. The 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.