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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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National Science Teaching Association Celebrates Its 2025 Teacher Awards Honorees

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) salutes the recipients of its 2025 NSTA Awards program, which honors K–12 teachers, principals, professors, and other science education professionals for their outstanding work and achievement in science education. Awardees were recognized during a special evening Teacher Awards event during the NSTA National Conference on Science Education in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 28, 2025.

Kathy Jo Sagwitz was the Grand-Prize Winner (High School Level) of the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, sponsored by Shell USA, Inc., outfitted by Carolina Biological Supply Company.

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NKASD General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. 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.

NKASD Education Committee Meeting - Tuesday, April 22, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Education Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard. There will not be a virtual option. This meeting is open to the public.

NKASD Finance Committee Meeting - Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Finance Committee Meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, and also virtually via Microsoft Teams. Click the title above to join the Teams Meeting. This meeting is open to the public.
Prom

Valley Junior/Senior High School Prom - May 9, 2025

The Valley Junior/Senior High School Prom will be May 9, 2025 at Hillcrest Country Club, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. There will be an Early Bird Incentive. If you purchase tickets between April 7th -11th they are only $75. April 22nd - May 2nd tickets are $80. Tickets can be purchased with Cash and CashApp only.
Everyday, we empower each of our students to reach their individual potential, learn to respect themselves and others, and to become lifelong learners.