Willie Thrower Essay Contest Peoples Library and the Willie Thrower Award Foundation are hosting an essay contest for students in grades 3-8 enrolled in the New Kensington-Arnold and Burrell School Districts, honoring trailblazing quarterback and New Kensington native, Willie Thrower. The deadline to turn in completed essays to your Teacher is Monday, September 30, 2024. Six winners will be selected, one each from grades 3 & 4, grades 5 & 6, and grades 7 & 8 at each school district. The winners will be notified directly. Each winner will receive a gift and be invited to read their winning essay at Peoples Library, New Kensington on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1pm. Click the title above to print the Parent Permission Form.
NKASD Education Committee Meeting - Monday, August 12, 2024 The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have an Education Committee Meeting on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Planetarium at VJSHS, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, PA. There will not be a virtual option. The meeting is open to the public
Special School Board Meeting - Wednesday, July 31, 2024 The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Special School Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of approving Flexible Instruction Days (FID). The meeting will be a Microsoft Teams Meeting only. The meeting is open to the public.
Weight Room Hours The following are the hours that the Weight Room will be available: During the School Year: Monday - Thursday - 6:00 -7:30 a.m. and 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.Saturday - 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.Summer:Monday - Thursday - 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.Saturday - 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.The Weight Room is closed on Fridays & Sundays.
NKASD General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, July 2, 2024 The General Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School Board will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the VJSHS Board Room, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, PA. The meeting is open to the public.Due to technical difficulties there will not be a virtual option.
Special School Board Meeting - Thursday, June 13, 2024 The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will have a Special School Board Meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. for the purpose of approving a Comprehensive English Language Arts Series for Grades K-6. The meeting will be a Microsoft Teams Meeting only. Click the title above to join the virtual meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
Discounted Kennywood Tickets Available Online Through June 30th Kennywood tickets are still available online at a discounted rate of $37.99. These tickets will be available for purchase through June 30th, but can be used any day through July 14th. Click the title above for more information and the link to purchase tickets.
Graduation Ceremony Live Stream - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 We are excited to share this year's Senior Graduation Ceremony will be live-streamed, in real-time for the community (or anyone) to watch who are unable to attend in person or who may be interested in watching from the comfort of their own homes. Ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5th.
Early Dismissal - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Wednesday, June 5th will be the last day of school for students. All students in Kindergarten through 11th grade, both walkers and bus riders will report to school and/or bus stops at the regular time, however, there will be an early dismissal. Please see the attached letter from Dr. Sefcheck for dismissal times.
NKASD General School Board Meeting - Tuesday, June 4, 2024 The General Meeting of the New Kensington-Arnold School Board will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the VJSHS Board Room, 703 Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington, PA. The meeting is open to the public.Due to technical difficulties there will not be a virtual option.
