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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

Ready Freddy Kindergarten Readiness Program

Where: 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Martin Elementary School

28 Jul

Ready Freddy Kindergarten Readiness Program

Where: 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Martin Elementary School

29 Jul

Ready Freddy Kindergarten Readiness Program

Where: 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Martin Elementary School

30 Jul

Ready Freddy Kindergarten Readiness Program

Where: 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Martin Elementary School

31 Jul

General School Board Meeting

Where: 7 PM – 9 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

5 Aug

First Day of School For Students

20 Aug

Professional Development Day - No School For Students

25 Aug

Professional Development Day - No School For Students

26 Aug

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News & Announcements

Free Summer Food Program

The Nutrition Group and New Kensington-Arnold School District will be offering summer meals to school-age children in the Community. The program is free, and admission is open to all school-age children 18 years of age or younger, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Free meals are dine in only, and there is no sign-up required.

Meals will be served at Valley High School, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, Monday – Friday, July 28 – August 8, 2025. Breakfast is 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and Lunch is 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

See the attached flyer for more information.

Valley High School Girl's Volleyball Camp

Valley High School Girl's Volleyball Boosters will be sponsoring a Volleyball Camp for girls in grades 5 - 8. The camp will take place July 21- 24, 2025, Grades 5 & 6 - 9-10:30 a.m., Grades 7 & 8 - 11-12:30 p.m. in the Valley High School Gymnasium,
703 Stevenson Blvd New Kensington. The cost is $65 per athlete, additional siblings $50 each. A t-shirt is included in the cost. Register by July 5, 2025. Click the title above to see the attached flyer for registration information.

Ready Freddy Kindergarten Readiness Program

The Ready Freddy Kindergarten Readiness Program will be held at Martin Elementary School on July 28th - 31st, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. There will be four free sessions of parent-child activities to help you and your child get ready for Kindergarten. All children who will be 5 by September 1st, and will be attending NKASD are eligible. To register your child, call 412-339-0787 or by email at [email protected]. You must register by July 15th.

NKASD General School Board Meeting Rescheduled - July 15, 2025

The General School Board Meeting that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 2025, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 15, 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 Special School Board Meeting - Thursday, June 26, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will hold a Special School Board Meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. for general purposes. 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 Teams Meeting. This meeting is open to the public.

NKASD Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting - Thursday, June 26, 2025

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2025 immediately following the Special School Board Meeting. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington. The meeting is open to the public.

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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.