New Kensington Arnold School District

Valley High School

703 Stevenson Boulevard
New Kensington, PA 15068
Phone-(724)337-4536

Principal: Mr.Jon Banko
Assistant Principal: Mr. Jeffrey Thimons
Grades 9- 12

School News
Eleventh Grade Students We are pleased to inform you of an opportunity for members of the graduating class of 2009. Valley High School has partnered with Penn State New Kensington to enable qualified seniors to enroll in college courses while still in high school. The New Kensington-Arnold School District will be applying for a state grant that could offset a portion of the cost of participating in this program. As a resident of the New Kensington-Arnold School District, your child could participate in this program. To qualify a student must: Have a sufficient number of credits accumulated by August, 2008, to be considered a senior - on track to graduate in June of 2009. Score at least Proficient on the Grade 11 PSSA Reading and Math exams or maintain at least a 3.0 grade average in the intended area of study Complete a PSNK Dual Enrollment Application Complete a VHS/PSNK Dual Enrollment Contact Students may register for 3 credits each semester from a list of courses approved for dual enrollment. The student will be responsible for tuition and books for each course and their transportation to and from Penn State New Kensington. The New Kensington-Arnold School District may reimburse students for a portion of the costs incurred based on any Dual Enrollment Grant funding received for this program. If you are interested in participating in this program for the fall or spring term next year, please call the Valley High School Guidance Office and speak with Mrs. Valentic at 724-337-4536 Ext. 1086. A meeting will be scheduled prior to the start of the 2008-09 school year for any student or parent interested in obtaining additional information.
Check out the Valley Vikings Band Website.

School News

Eleventh Grade Students

We are pleased to inform you of an opportunity for members of the graduating class of 2009. Valley High School has partnered with Penn State New Kensington to enable qualified seniors to enroll in college courses while still in high school. The New Kensington-Arnold School District will be applying for a state grant that could offset a portion of the cost of participating in this program. As a resident of the New Kensington-Arnold School District, your child could participate in this program.

Have a sufficient number of credits accumulated by August, 2008, to be considered a senior - on track to graduate in June of 2009.
Score at least Proficient on the Grade 11 PSSA Reading and Math exams or maintain at least a 3.0 grade average in the intended area of study
Complete a PSNK Dual Enrollment Application
Complete a VHS/PSNK Dual Enrollment Contact

Students may register for 3 credits each semester from a list of courses approved for dual enrollment. The student will be responsible for tuition and books for each course and their transportation to and from Penn State New Kensington. The New Kensington-Arnold School District may reimburse students for a portion of the costs incurred based on any Dual Enrollment Grant funding received for this program.

If you are interested in participating in this program for the fall or spring term next year, please call the Valley High School Guidance Office and speak with Mrs. Valentic at 724-337-4536 Ext. 1086. A meeting will be scheduled prior to the start of the 2008-09 school year for any student or parent interested in obtaining additional information.

band link
Check out the Valley Vikings Band Website.