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The New Kensington-Arnold School District is seeking nominations for its distinguished Alumni Award for the class of 2027. 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. The deadline for nominations is December 1, 2026. Click the title above to nominate a Distinguished Alumni.

NKASD General School Board Meeting - Wednesday, November 4, 2026

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 has been moved to Wednesday, November 4, 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. 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.

City of Arnold Family Fall Festival & Touch-A-Truck - Saturday, October 24, 2026

The City of Arnold is hosting a Family Fall Festival & Touch-a-Truck on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Riverside Park in Arnold. Families can enjoy a variety of vehicles, food trucks, vendors, and fall fun. A Quiet Hour from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. will feature no sirens and reduced flashing lights for children and families who prefer a quieter experience.

Curriculum Night - Thursday, October 1, 2026

All families are invited to attend Curriculum Night on Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:15 – 7:45 p.m. Curriculum Night will be held in all buildings. Families can visit your child’s classrooms, meet Teachers, learn about curriculum and classroom expectations, and discover how students can be successful throughout the school year.

NKASD General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 6, 2026

The General School Board Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School District will be held Tuesday, October 6, 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 join the virtual meeting. This meeting is open to the public.

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