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🦁 GH Lions PTA Reflections 2025–2026
🦁 GH Lions PTA Reflections 2025–2026
Theme: “I Belong…”
Entry Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025 (by morning)
Reflections is National PTA’s student arts program that encourages kids to explore their creativity through Dance, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, and Visual Arts. Students create original works inspired by the theme and can advance to District, State, and even National levels!
📅 Key Dates
📅 Key Dates
October 24, 2025 – Student entries due to GH Lions PTA
Fall Festival (Oct. 24) – Student artwork display/Wrap-up celebration
Late Oct–Early Nov – School judging (volunteers welcome! - Reach out to us at volunteer@ghlionspta.org)
November 8, 2025 – District submission deadline
Click on the image below for the Reflections Slide Deck
✨ How to Participate
✨ How to Participate
Step 1: Be a PTA Member
Reflections is a PTA program. A current GH Lions PTA membership is required.
👉 Join GH Lions PTA here: Membership Link
Step 2: Get Inspired
This year’s theme is “I Belong…”. Talk, brainstorm, doodle, and dream about what belonging means to your child.
Step 3: Choose a Category
Students may enter one or multiple (or even, all) categories:
🎭 Dance • 🎥 Film • 📚 Literature • 🎶 Music • 📷 Photography • 🎨 Visual Arts
Step 4: Follow the Guidelines
Each category has specific rules (length, size, format). See below for quick checklists.
Step 5: Submit Your Entry
Student Entry form and Artwork uploads are due by 9:00 AM October 24, 2025
📝 Student Entry Form
📝 Student Entry Form
Every student must complete a Student Entry Form with parent/guardian signature.
Title your work creatively (not just “I Belong”).
Artist statement must explain how your work reflects the theme.
💡 Tips for Success
💡 Tips for Success
Double-check category rules before submitting (size, format, originality).
Cite all sources if you use music, sound, or images.
Encourage students to tell their story in their Artist Statement — it matters as much as the art itself.
🌟 Theme Search Contest
🌟 Theme Search Contest
Students can also submit ideas for a future Reflections theme.
Submit up your theme ideas to GH Lions PTA: reflections@ghlionspta.org by December 1, 2025.
Winner is chosen by National PTA and receives $100 prize + recognition.
📩 Questions?
📩 Questions?
Email: reflections@ghlionspta.org
Or contact: Cindy Evensen, VP of Programs – programs@ghlionspta.org
❓More Reflections FAQ
❓More Reflections FAQ
Q: Does my child have to be a PTA member to participate?
👉 Yes. Reflections is a National PTA program, so each entry must be linked to a current GH Lions PTA membership. Families can join online anytime.
Q: Can my child submit more than one entry?
👉 Yes! Students can enter multiple categories and even submit more than one entry per category, as long as each entry has its own form and follows the rules.
Q: Who is allowed to help my child with their project?
👉 The entry must be 100% original work by the student. Parents can provide encouragement, materials, or technical help (like scanning artwork), but the creative vision and execution must be the student’s.
Q: What is the Artist Statement, and why is it important?
👉 Every entry must include a short written statement (1–3 sentences minimum) explaining how the work reflects the theme “I Belong…”. Judges weigh this heavily — it’s the story behind the art!
Q: How do we submit entries?
👉 Submit using the Google Form link on this page. Upload digital files (photo, video, PDF, etc.) directly. Visual art pieces can be photographed/scanned for upload. Large items may also need to be dropped off in person — we’ll give details closer to the deadline.
Q: Do we turn in physical artwork?
👉 For judging, digital uploads are required. If your child advances to district/state/national, we will let you know if the physical artwork is needed.
Q: What if my child uses music or images from another source?
👉 They must cite the source on their entry form. However, students cannot submit work that relies heavily on copyrighted material. For example, a dance routine to a pop song is fine if the song is cited, but the choreography must be original.
Q: What happens after school judging?
👉 Entries are reviewed at GH, and those that meet requirements advance to the 15th District PTA, then to Kentucky PTA, and potentially to National PTA. Students are recognized at each level.
Q: Is there a prize for participating?
👉 Every GH student who enters will be recognized at school. Entries advancing to higher levels may receive awards and certificates from District, State, or National PTA.
Q: Can we submit ideas for next year’s theme?
👉 Yes! Students can submit theme suggestions to GH Lions PTA by December 1, 2025. National PTA picks one winning theme, and that student receives a $100 prize and national recognition.
Q: Who do I contact with questions?
👉 Email reflections@ghlionspta.org or contact Cindy Evensen, VP of Programs (programs@ghlionspta.org).
🦁 Sponsored by GH Lions PTA
🦁 Sponsored by GH Lions PTA
Our PTA proudly funds Reflections with a $$ program budget to support student creativity and recognition.
✨ Let’s help our GH Lions ROAR with creativity and show the world what “I Belong…” means to us!
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