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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

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School

19 Jan

End of Quarter 2

21 Jan

Education Committee Meeting

Where: 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

21 Jan

Finance Committee Meeting

Where: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

27 Jan

General School Board Meeting

Where: 7 PM – 9 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

3 Feb

Act 80 Day - No School For Students

9 Feb

President's Day - No School

16 Feb

General School Board Meeting

Where: 7 PM – 9 PM

Location: Valley Junior-Senior High School

3 Mar

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News & Announcements

Flexible Instruction Day - Tuesday, January 20, 2025

Due to projected cold temperatures, The New Kensington Arnold School District will be operating on a Flexible Instruction Day on Tuesday, January 20th. Students will not report to school but are expected to attend school following their building's plan for a Flexible Instruction Day. Schools will be running a Flexible Instruction Day bell schedule. The Flexible Instruction Plan and Bell Schedule can be found below.

NKASD Education Committee Meeting - Tuesday, January 21, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Education Committee Meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington. The meeting is open to the public.

NKASD Finance Committee Meeting - Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington. The meeting is open to the public.

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.

NKASD General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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 joining the virtual meeting. This meeting is open to the public.

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!

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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.