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The PreK hallway turned into a joyful alphabet parade as little letters wandered from classroom to classroom, proudly showing off their creativity. Each child dressed as a letter from the alphabet, bringing their learning to life in the sweetest way. An icy Elsa floated by as a sparkling “E,” while several energetic dinosaurs stomped along as roaring “D”s. A confident firefighter represented the letter “F,” ready for action, and a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader twirled by as a cheerful “C.” Everywhere you looked, another letter was smiling, waving, and laughing with friends.

This special day was about more than costumes. These PreK students are hard at work learning their ABCs, discovering letter sounds, shapes, and how letters come together to make words. As they learn the alphabet, they are also learning how to share, listen, follow directions, and encourage one another. Every step, from recognizing a letter to confidently wearing it, shows how much they are growing.

Through play, creativity, and fun experiences like this, the students are building a strong foundation for learning. The alphabet parade was a reminder that even the smallest learners are making big strides, one letter and one joyful moment at a time.

 

 

PCA North Kindergarten students rang in 2026 and the beginning of the Spring semester with a vibrant and memorable Happy "Noon" Year celebration on their first day back to campus. The classroom buzzed with anticipation as students prepared to welcome the new year at midday, which served as a clever way to mark a fresh start together. Wearing festive 2026 hats they had hand decorated earlier that morning, the children gripped their noisemakers and fixed their eyes on the countdown clock while they waited for the celebration to begin.

The event doubled as an engaging hands-on math lesson where students reinforced their number recognition and sequencing skills. Using a custom made number line, the class practiced counting backward from 20 to build a sense of collective excitement with every digit. As they gathered beneath the balloon drop area, the students tracked a New Year's countdown video and watched closely as the numbers bridged the gap between the holiday break and the promising semester ahead.

When the clock finally struck zero, the room erupted in pure delight as colorful balloons fell from the ceiling. Amidst the cheers and noisemakers, the "Noon" Year celebration served as a beautiful reminder that every new beginning is a gift from God.

 

Giggles and chants of support filled the room as students carefully piled small plastic bears onto homemade boats. Gasps and groans followed whenever a boat began to take on water or its tiny passengers toppled overboard. What looked like an exciting game was actually a display of critical thinking and teamwork, as students in First through Fourth Grade at Prestonwood Christian Academy North took part in a STEM Competition.

This in-house competition challenged students to use engineering skills and a limited set of everyday materials such as straws, popsicle sticks, foil, tape, and plastic cups to solve a hands-on problem. Working in small, randomly assigned groups, students were tasked with designing and building a boat that could float and hold weight. As they worked, students were reminded that God has given each person unique talents and ideas, and that combining those gifts within a team often leads to stronger solutions.

Before building began, the engineering design process and competition criteria were explained. Students brainstormed, sketched ideas, tested their designs in water, and made adjustments along the way. Teams were evaluated not only on how many bears their boat could hold, but also on collaboration, creativity, and willingness to experiment. In some cases, the boat that held the most bears was not the overall winner, reinforcing the lesson that successful engineering involves teamwork, problem solving, and learning from trial and error.

"The STEM Competition gives students a chance to jump into STEM through hands-on activities, build teamwork skills, and have fun while learning," Co-Curricular Coordinator Tasha Wilkinson said. "These competitions are a great stepping stone as students prepare for future math and science competitions in higher grades. I hope they learned how to think on their feet, work together as a team, and enjoy the learning process, even when things don’t go exactly as planned."

We recently had the opportunity to celebrate Trott O’Neal as an early graduate, a moment that was both joyful and meaningful for our PCA community. Trott will be leaving in January to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where he will continue his higher education while pursuing his passion for football at the next level.

Trott’s journey at PCA began in PreK, and over the years, he has grown not only as a student and athlete, but also as a leader and a young man of character. His dedication, work ethic, and commitment have been evident in the classroom, on the field, and in the way he represents PCA each day. Watching his growth from his earliest years to this milestone has been a special experience for faculty, staff, and classmates alike.

The O’Neal family has been, and continues to be, a vital part of the PCA community. Their support, involvement, and encouragement have helped shape the culture of our school, and we are deeply grateful for the role they have played over the years. Families like the O’Neals are a true reflection of what makes PCA such a special place.

We are incredibly proud of Trott and all that he has accomplished, and we are excited to see all that he will continue to achieve in this next chapter. As he takes this step forward, he does so with the love and support of his PCA family behind him. Once a PCA Lion, always a PCA Lion.

 

On any given Tuesday morning before the school day begins, you may stumble upon the sounds of talented singing voices filling the hallways as PCA North's Honor Choir puts in the hard work of polishing their latest song selections. This year's choir includes 39 dedicated Fourth through Sixth Grade students who all lend their voices to create beautiful melodies that honor God.

The Honor Choir recently kicked off the Christmas season with a field trip to Tribute Senior Living in Prosper and Stonebriar Centre in Frisco. The students brought holiday cheer to the residents at Tribute, singing three pieces from their upcoming concert program as well as well-loved Christmas carols chosen to invite audience participation.

Choir director Mrs. Sherri DeSoto said, "Our choir singing at Tribute Senior Living brought joy to the residents, but it also impacted the student singers who realized how happy it made these Senior adults to have children come visit to them. Before the field trip, I stressed to our choir that Christmas can be a sad time for people who are separated from their loved ones or who have experienced loss."

At Stonebriar Centre, the choir extended their Christmas message to a busy mall crowd. As they performed, students became aware that their songs could quietly reach hearts in the midst of everyday life, bringing light and encouragement to listeners.

"I emphasized to our choir that the Stonebriar Centre concert was a chance to share the hope of Jesus, the real reason for Christmas, with people in the mall whose circumstances we know nothing about," DeSoto said. "I challenged our choir to use this concert day as an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others through music celebrating our Savior. A day sharing Jesus through song makes a difference in us as well!"

Everyone is invited to hear the Honor Choir perform at the "Sights & Sounds of the Season" concert on December 16 at 6 p.m. in the Prestonwood North Campus Worship Center. The concert will also feature music from the Fifth Grade Choir, the Middle School and Upper School Band, and an art show displaying work from PreK, Third Grade, Middle School, and Upper School artists.