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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

General School Board Meeting

Where: 7 PM – 8 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

17 Dec

Holiday Break - No School

22 Dec

Holiday Break - No School

23 Dec

Holiday Break - No School

24 Dec

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25 Dec

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26 Dec

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27 Dec

Holiday Break - No School

28 Dec

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News & Announcements

Holiday Early Dismissal - Friday, December 19, 2025

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!

NKASD School Board Meeting - Rescheduled to December 17, 2025

The General Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District that was scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, and also virtually via Microsoft Teams. Information for joining the Teams Meeting will be available the day of the meeting.

Valley Vikings Education Foundation Dine & Donate at Applebee's

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.

NKASD Reorganization School Board Meeting - Wednesday, December 3, 2025

The Reorganization Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 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.

2026 NKASD Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations

The New Kensington-Arnold School District is seeking nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Award for the class of 2026. Appropriately nominated alumni will represent the best of the communities of Arnold and New
Kensington. They are role models for our students to look up to and a source of great pride for the school district. Consideration will be given to candidates that have made outstanding contributions in, but not limited to, the areas of athletics, business, education, journalism, law, manufacturing, medicine, performing arts, public service, science, and the trades. The deadline for nominations is December 1, 2025. Click the title above to nominate a Distinguished Alumni.

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.

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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.