Next week, students returning to Prestonwood Christian Academy's Upper School will step into more than newly renovated classrooms. They'll discover spaces intentionally designed to prepare them for college, careers, and lives of Christ-centered leadership.
From professional business presentations and cutting-edge STEM research to meaningful spiritual conversations and live event broadcasting, PCA's newest learning environments reflect the school’s unwavering commitment to educational excellence grounded in a biblical worldview.
"This renovation represents far more than new classrooms—it reflects our commitment to preparing students for the future while remaining firmly rooted in our mission to develop Christ-centered leaders," said Dr. Michael Goddars, Superintendent of Prestonwood Christian Academy. "Every space was intentionally designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and purpose."
Today's students need experiences that challenge them to think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work together.
That's exactly what the new Business & Entrepreneurship Suite was designed to provide. Students will collaborate in a professional conference-style classroom before stepping into a fully equipped executive boardroom to present business proposals, conduct meetings, analyze case studies, and solve authentic business challenges. The suite transforms business education into an immersive experience where leadership, entrepreneurship, communication, and ethical decision-making come to life.
Down the hallway, students interested in science, engineering, robotics, and research now have spaces designed specifically for innovation.
Six science laboratories were completely renovated with new epoxy resin laboratory workstations, upgraded plumbing and electrical systems, enhanced safety features, and modern instructional technology creating environments that support hands-on discovery while meeting the demands of today's laboratory instruction.
The new STEM Lab gives PCA's world-qualifying Robotics teams, STEM Honors students, engineering classes, and Science Olympiad competitors a place to design, build, test, and collaborate long after the traditional class period ends. It's a space created for learning AND living STEM.
Prestonwood Christian Academy School System is comprised of four schools serving students across the Dallas Metroplex and virtually worldwide. More than 2,000 students are enrolled at the system's campuses: PCA Plano (Pre-K3 through 12th Grade), PCA North in Prosper (Pre-K3 through 12th Grade), PCA Hybrid (K-4th Grade) and PCA Online. In addition, St. Timothy Christian Academy in Plano serves students with severe learning differences. The PCA School System has been recognized as one of the country's strongest Christian education programs, providing intentional biblical worldview training and integration. PCA places great value on the growth of students' spiritual health in addition to their academic endeavors and co-curricular activities. Tantamount to its Spiritual Development plan is PCA's rigorous Liberal Arts educational program. From the first graduating class in 2002 through the Class of 2026, seniors have been offered $245,095,459 in scholarships for academics, arts, and athletics from universities and other institutions of higher learning. PCA is celebrating its 30th anniversary during the 2026-27 school year.
