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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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News & Announcements

No School Monday, September 25th

There is no school for Students or Teachers on Monday, September 25th. Northern Westmoreland Vo-Tech Students are welcome to attend their Vo-Tech classes if they wish.
Homecoming

Valley High School Homecoming Dance - Saturday, October 14, 2023

The Valley High School Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, 7:00 - 10:00 pm at the Wildlife Lodge VFW in Lower Burrell. Tickets are on sale now through October 4th in the Valley High School Library, for $20 each.

VHS students bringing a non-VHS guest must complete and turn in a Guest Form PRIOR to purchasing the guest ticket. All questions can be directed to Mrs. Ammon (VHS Librarian) or Mrs. Luniewski (VHS Success Center Coach).

School Board Redistricting Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting - Thursday, September 28, 2023

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will hold a School Board Redistricting Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

The meeting will be held in the VJSHS Board Room, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, PA and also virtually via Microsoft Teams. Information for joining the virtual meeting will be available on the NKASD website the day of the meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Joint Committee Meeting - Thursday, September 28, 2023

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will hold a Finance and Buildings & Grounds Joint Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 28, 2023, immediately following the School Board Redistricting Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting.

The meeting will be held in the VJSHS Board Room, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, PA and also virtually via Microsoft Teams. Information for joining the virtual meeting will be available on the NKASD website the day of the meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

NKASD General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The General Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School Board will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the VJSHS Board Room, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, PA and 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.

Education Committee Meeting - Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will hold an Education Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

The meeting will be held in the VJSHS Board Room, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, PA and also virtually via Microsoft Teams. Click the title above to join the virtual meeting. This 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.