2024-2025 Reflections Program
2024-2025 Reflections Theme:
"Accepting Imperfection"
Submitted by Paige Opaska, from Barbara Bush Middle School PTA in North East ISD. We are super excited for Paige and cannot wait to see how our Clark High School students interpret her theme! Congratulations once again to Paige Opaska!
Art Entry Deadline is November 11, 2024
Plan your projects now. It's never too early to start!
Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for over 50 years. Through the efforts of our Local PTAs, millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.
With positive recognition as the focus of this program, rather than competition, students of all ages and abilities can experience the benefits of creative expression and help in finding their own voice in telling their unique story.
Started in 1969 by Mary Lou Anderson, then Colorado PTA President, Reflections has grown to be one of the largest nationwide programs of its kind, with more than 200,000 students participating annually.
Categories Include:
Literature
Fiction or nonfiction, prose, poetry, drama or short story.
(must not exceed 2,000 words or 8 ½ x 11 inches)
Visual Arts
Original print, drawing, painting, collage, photographic collage, metal etching or punch work, fiber work or computer-generated artwork.
(must be flat, not more than 3/8 inches thick, maximum size 24 x 30 inches including a mat)
Photography
Original black-and-white or color image, single print or collage.
(maximum size 11 x 14 inches including a mat)
Musical Composition
Voice, instruments or a combination of both, with or without lyrics.
(maximum time 5 minutes, a CD recording of a performance of the composition should be submitted)
Dance Choreography
Original dance choreographed by the student with up to 3 dancers.
(maximum time 5 minutes, should be submitted on a CD or DVD)
Film Production
Original work, animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, computer-generated
(no PowerPoint, maximum time 5 minutes, CD or DVD)
Reflections is always a PTA Member benefit!
The student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of the Local PTA/PTSA where the student is participating. Each Local PTA/PTSA may determine a date by which the member must join.
Entry Forms and Rules:
Students should download the Program Rules to ensure their art meets the requirements for each art category. Each entry must be accompanied by a completed Student Entry form.
Find out more at:
https://www.txpta.org/reflections
Visit the 2023-2024 Reflections Gallery to see examples of entries from last year.
For questions regarding Reflections, please contact Katherine Hoak at reflections@planoseniorptsa.org
rESULTS FROM the 2025-2026 THEME SEARCH CONTEST
Congratulations to the most resent winner of the Annual Theme Search Contest, Ben Morgan from Lewis and Clark Middle School PTSA in Idaho. The winning theme for 2025-2026 is:
"I Belong!"
As winner, Ben will receive $100 from National PTA and his theme will be used to inspire hundreds of thousands of artists across the nation as they participate in the PTA Reflections art program. Congratulations to Ben and Idaho State PTA on this achievement!
Thank you again to all participating Texas students! Start brainstorming now on which themes you plan to recommend. The entry form link is available now below! Remember, there is no limit to how many different themes you may enter.
Start dreaming up the 2026-2027 THEME!
Reflections Theme Search Entry Form – Deadline to submit themes is November 5, 2024!
When suggesting a theme, judges take into consideration:
- Theme is unique, inspiring and unlike past program themes.
- Theme is focused without being too narrow or too broad.
- Theme is clear, concise and appropriate for all grade levels.
- Theme is applicable to all arts categories.
- Theme promotes PTA values.
- Theme is relevant in 2 years.
- Past themes and duplicate entries are not considered.
Reflections Theme Search Flier (PDF) English l Spanish
Past Reflections Program Themes (PDF) English l Spanish
2023-2024 Reflections Program
2023-2024 Reflections Theme:
"I am Hopeful Because..."
Congratulations to the below Plano Senior High School students who received the following awards for their 2023-2024 entries.
At Plano Senior the students win high end art supplies prizes, ribbons and certificates for continuing their spirit of participation in the PTSA sponsored event.
Please encourage your children to participate. See above for the current year theme.
2022-2023 Reflections Program
Congratulations to the below Plano Senior High School students who received the Award of Excellence this year for their entries at the district PTSA Reflections 2022-2023.
Hasya Magesh: received the Award of Excellence for Literature, titled MAMA BEAR
Madhalasa Iyer: received the Award of Excellence for Film Production, titled TILLING THE NIGHT SKY
About Reflections
Each year, students in Pre-K through Grade 12 are invited to create and submit original works of art in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. Based on State PTA rules and guidelines, these works of art may be submitted for state and national level awards and recognition opportunities.
At Plano Senior the students win high end art supplies prizes, ribbons and certificates for continuing their spirit of participation in the PTSA sponsored event.
Please encourage your children to participate. See above for the current year theme.
