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Prestonwood Christian Academy North recognized a landmark achievement as senior Berkley Boyd signed her Letter of Intent to compete at the collegiate level, becoming both the school's first dual-sport signee and its first student-athlete to sign for volleyball.

Berkley will continue her academic and athletic career at Butler College in Kansas, where she will compete in volleyball and track. Her signing represents a milestone for PCA North Athletics and reflects years of commitment, perseverance and leadership across two programs.

A member of the PCA North community since sixth grade, Berkley has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of PCA North volleyball. Her consistency, work ethic and competitive drive helped establish a standard for the program and opened the door for future student-athletes.

"As PCA North's first volleyball signee, Berkley exemplifies the discipline, determination and dedication required at the next level," said Head Volleyball Coach Heather Stewart. "We are excited to see her continue to develop and use her God-given abilities in college."

Throughout her volleyball career, Berkley earned numerous honors, including Freshman of the Year recognition and multiple All-District and All-State selections. She was named District Hitter of the Year as a sophomore and earned First Team All-State honors that season, finishing her career with Second Team All-State recognition as a senior.

Berkley also distinguished herself as a standout in track and field, consistently qualifying for the TAPPS State Meet in multiple events throughout her high school career. As a freshman, she captured a regional title in the high jump and finished as the state runner-up. Her success continued in subsequent seasons, earning additional regional championships and All-State honors.

As a junior, Berkley was named the Regional Athlete of the Meet after winning three regional titles in the high jump, 400 meters and 4x100-meter relay. She went on to finish as the state runner-up in both the 100 meters and high jump, solidifying her place among the most accomplished multi-sport athletes in PCA North history.

PCA North proudly celebrates Berkley Boyd and this significant moment for the school's athletic program. Congratulations, Berkley, on this well-earned achievement and the exciting journey ahead.

 

 

At Prestonwood Christian Academy North, learning is designed to extend beyond the classroom and into the world. Through Minimester, Middle and Upper School students step away from their regular schedules to grow spiritually, deepen classroom learning, and live out the Gospel. Each spring, Minimester helps students embrace the Great Commission, “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). Middle School Minimester experiences are primarily an extension of curriculum and spiritual development, with a service element included, culminating in a Washington D.C. trip in Eighth Grade. Upper School students take part in mission-focused travel opportunities to DFW, San Antonio, Miami, Costa Rica, England, and East Africa.

Recently, the mission took shape on campus as Upper School students visited Lower School classrooms, building partnerships that connected students across all grade levels. During these visits, the older students shared facts about the places they will serve, the people they will meet, and how God is calling them to love others through service and leadership.

In one PreK classroom, as an Upper School student explained how they share Jesus with the people they meet on their mission trip, a young student eagerly raised his hand and said, “I want to tell people about Jesus too!” This simple declaration reminded everyone that faith is not limited by age and that even our youngest students can learn to share Jesus with others.

Through these classroom partnerships, Lower School students have meaningful ways to join in the mission. They are encouraged to pray for the Upper School teams, asking God for safe travels, open hearts, and lasting spiritual impact. Students can also contribute to “Money for Missions” to help provide essential supplies for the trips. By learning to support others and think beyond themselves, students begin to understand the joy of serving and the importance of putting faith into action. Discipleship starts early, and every student, no matter their age, can share God’s love and impact the world around them.

 

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."