As part of our Earth Day celebration, students in PK3, first, and sixth grade partnered with Buchanan’s Native Plants to create seed balls, discovering how even small actions can support pollinators and strengthen local ecosystems. At Presbyterian School, Earth Day is more than a single day, it’s a way of thinking. Grounded in God’s love for His creation, it inspires a spirit of stewardship and sustainability, reflected in a yearlong commitment to understanding and caring for the world around us.

At the heart of our mission to foster personal growth and development, Christy Heno, PS Culture and Engagement coach, is introducing Clifton StrengthsExplorer assessments to our 6th-grade students. This process is a crucial part of student's middle school journey, helping each student discover his/her unique talents while developing the confidence and self-awareness needed for success.

In celebration of Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17, PS students are spending the entire month of February intentionally focusing on kindness—with special emphasis on using kind words and kind actions in their daily lives. Kindness is an expression of God’s love in action and an important way we live out our faith. Through practicing kindness in both speech and behavior, we help students grow in empathy, self-control, and love for others.

Inspired by the Rose Windows of Gothic cathedrals and this year’s focus on JOY, the JOY Prayer Wall is a vibrant new installation created by Lower School students in grades 1–5. Blending art, faith, and community, this collaborative project transforms repurposed materials into a living space for prayer—one that invites both children and adults to participate in meaningful, shared moments with God.

Presbyterian School joyfully celebrates the release of God Is…Writing, a faith-based children’s picture book created through the collaborative gifts of Mark Carleton, Head of School; Brenton Smith, Chaplain; Allison Parker, former PS Bible teacher; and Terry Flores, Lower School Art Teacher. Designed for children ages 4–8, this beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the foundational truth that God speaks to us through Scripture. Through rhythmic, memorable verse and striking collage artwork inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s faith journey, God Is…Writing, invites families to open the Bible together and discover that because God is the Author of Scripture—and the Author of our lives—we can trust we will encounter Him, and ourselves, on every page of His Word.

Presbyterian School was proud to honor the life and lasting legacy of Onezieme Mouton, a cherished member of our extended school family whose influence continues to shape our community. Onezieme was the beloved husband of our Associate Head of Middle School, Toni Mouton, and the devoted father of Presbyterian School Class of 2019 alumnus, Oni Mouton. Through his creative vision, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep faith, Onezieme touched Presbyterian School in profound and enduring ways.

At Presbyterian School, creativity buzzes in every classroom, hallway, and stage. Our Fine Arts program—rich in opportunities for visual art, music, theater, and design—exists because of intentional leadership and inspired vision. At the heart of it all is Courtney Daniell-Knapp, our Director of Fine Arts, whose energy and imagination drive the program forward.

Our youngest learners recently rolled up their sleeves and dove headfirst into Messy Days—a joyful celebration of sensory exploration and hands-on learning! Each Early Childhood grade level enjoyed a day filled with tactile, colorful, and delightfully messy activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

In the brightly lit art studio on the fourth floor of Founders Hall, Lower School artists recently embarked on a creative exploration inspired by Wassily Kandinsky, one of the founding figures of abstract art. Kandinsky, who transformed the visual arts by integrating music into painting, believed that visual elements could communicate emotion just as profoundly as melody and rhythm.

Our Middle School cross country team is blazing through the season, running with determination, focus, and an unstoppable drive. With incredible perseverance and accomplishment, our 6th grade boys remained undefeated and in first place for four cross country meets this season. From early morning practices to challenging meets across the city, our young athletes are not just competing—they’re excelling, proving that middle school runners can set the pace both on the course and in character.

Each week, Presbyterian School’s fourth grade students walk just a few blocks from campus to visit their service learning partner, The Nehemiah Center—a vibrant nonprofit in Houston founded by members of First Presbyterian Church. With arms full of faith-based storybooks and hearts filled with excitement, our students spend time reading to preschoolers while fostering both literacy and meaningful connections.

The Middle School Days of Service at Presbyterian School reflect the School’s longstanding commitment to compassion, community, and faith in action. By dedicating separate service days for each grade level, students deepen relationships with local partners while learning the values of empathy, respect, and responsibility. Through hands-on projects and reflective prayer, they discover their capacity to make a meaningful difference and embrace the call to serve others, embodying the teachings of Jesus in both word and deed.

What does one million words look like? For our middle school students, it looks like stacks of books, hours of imagination, and a whole lot of determination. This fall, students are diving into the Million Word Challenge, a reading initiative designed to inspire both a love of literature and a sense of accomplishment.

Presbyterian School kicked off its first Window into Wellness event with a focus on first aid—an essential life skill that builds confidence, responsibility, and care for others. Through hands-on activities, from scavenger hunts in Early Childhood to practical first aid practice in Middle School, students discovered how even simple actions can make a meaningful difference in supporting the health and well-being of themselves and those around them