News & Announcements

The New Kensington-Arnold School District is seeking nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Award for the class of 2025. 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. Nominations will be accepted until December 1, 2024. Please click the title above for more information on nominating an alumni.

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Policy Committee Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS.

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at VJSHS.

The meetings are open to the public. There will not be a virtual option.

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board Education Committee Meeting that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024 has been moved to Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Planetarium at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, PA. The meeting is open to the public. There will not be a virtual option.

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 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.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled for Monday, November 4, 2024, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. School is not in session to afford parents the opportunity to meet with teachers. Below is the schedule for conferences at the schools within the district. We hope you will plan to meet with us to discuss your child’s success and the continuation of an enjoyable and profitable school experience.

Elementary
An appointment for a conference with your child’s Teacher may be scheduled by returning the form attached. Click the title above to access the form.

Martin – 724-335-4641 H.D. Berkey – 724-337-7736 Roy A. Hunt – 724-335-2511

Secondary
Parents are encouraged to come to Valley Junior Senior High School between the hours of 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. as their schedule permits them to meet with teachers. Please call Valley Junior Senior High school (724-337-4536) for additional information.

The School Board Reorganization Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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. 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.

Senior pictures and Senior Quotes for the yearbook are due to be turned in to Mr. Fry before Christmas Break. You can send the picture on Teams Chat or by email to [email protected]. If you are using a school portrait from Lifetouch instead of turning in your own (Picture Day is October 16th), send a message to Mr. Fry. You must get your picture taken for Skyward and for Student ID. Yearbooks and Senior Recognition Pages are now on sale on yearbookforever.com.

Wednesday, October 2nd is the last day to purchase Ipad Insurance. Enjoy peace of mind knowing you’re covered! The cost is $20.00/Year and/or incident. Over the last few years, purchase of insurance has saved NKASD families over $14,000 on iPad repairs. Insurance includes: One accidental damage repair and replacement incident. Intentional damage, is NOT covered. We will replace a damaged brick or cable if you return it to us. Policy MUST be purchased within 30 days of device being issued and prior to the device experiencing a failure, damage or loss. If device is damaged before insurance policy is purchased, device is NOT eligible for coverage. If you have questions, please call the school office where your student attends. Please print the Insurance Form, place in a sealed envelope with payment, and turn it in to your child's Homeroom Teacher or school office. Only cash or money order will be accepted.