Our Educational Programs
Project Details
Project Nehemiah is the answer to a growing need—a place where more students can learn, grow, and thrive. Our new campus will double our capacity, provide safe outdoor spaces, and create room for innovation and community impact.
This is more than a building—it’s a foundation for the future.
The New Pui Tak Christian School
Level 1
The first floor of the PTCS building will welcome our youngest learners and include the Chapel Stairs, community gathering area, cafeteria, library, and specialty classrooms. Discovery Grove, the Early Childhood Education outdoor play area, will be accessible through adjacent classrooms and a central door. Additionally, a Prayer Room will be available for staff and students, providing a quiet space for reflection and prayer.
Level 2
On Level 2, Kindergarten through Middle School students will have their own floor, complete with a Multipurpose Gymnasium, Chinese Language Lab and Special Education classrooms. The level also features The W Square, a terraced outdoor space accessible through the gym, designed for older students to "Wonder" and "Wander" together in an open-air setting.
A Closer Look
Welcome Plaza
For the first time, PTCS will welcome families with a protected loading zone and dedicated parking spots for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.
Chapel Stairs
Upon entering the new Pui Tak Christian School, you will be greeted by the dramatic Chapel Stairs. Designed for independent study, communal gatherings, and collaborative conversations, the Chapel Stairs will inspire learning beyond the traditional classroom.
Community Hall & Three Specialized Classrooms
To the left of the Chapel Stairs will be the Community Hall—an open-concept space that includes the Cafeteria and Library and provides access to the Science Lab, Art Studio, and Music Room and adjacent outdoor classrooms. Used both during and after school, these spaces foster hands-on learning, exploration, and innovation.
The Gallery
At PTCS, every space is intentionally designed for learning—including the hallways. The PTCS Super Ramp will seamlessly connect the first and second floors, featuring reading cubbies, workspaces, and books integrated underneath and around it to create dynamic learning nooks for students.
Gross Motor Zone
The Gross Motor Zone is a dedicated space designed to help young children develop coordination, balance, and strength through active play. Featuring safe, engaging equipment and open areas for movement, it promotes physical growth, builds confidence, and supports the development of essential motor skills for early learning.
Seven Early Childhood Classrooms
The new PTCS campus will include one infant classroom (6 weeks to 14 months), one toddler classroom (15 to 23 months), one 2-year-old classroom, two 3-year-old preschool classrooms, and two Junior Kindergarten classrooms.
Eleven Elementary & Middle School Classrooms
Kindergarten through 8th grade students will have their own dedicated level, accessible via the Chapel Stairs, open ramp (pictured), or elevator, providing a space designed for their growth and development.
Gymnasium & Multi-Purpose Event Space
This vibrant multipurpose space will host gym classes, after-school activities, and cherished traditions like Thanksgiving Lunch and all-school chapels.
Giving
Timeline
2018 - Project Nehemiah Phase I Launches
Spring 2019 - Purchase the property at 3120-3042 S. Canal Street;
raise total $3.53 million and complete Project Nehemiah Phase I
Complete fundraising goal of $30 million
Spring 2024 - Launch Project Nehemiah Phase II to the public
Fall 2025 - Break ground for construction
Fall 2027 - Open the new PTCS Campus for the inaugural school year
Fall 2028 - Open 2-year-old classroom; become financially self-sustaining
Fall 2029 - Open infant and toddler classrooms; all classrooms open and fully functional
