Reflections

2025-26 Reflections theme is:

Students are invited to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas through their artwork!

The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program that has existed for over 50 years for students of all ages and abilities. The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a theme suggested by students and selected at the National PTA level two years before each competition begins. The Reflections Program encourages student artists while increasing community awareness of the importance of the arts in education. 

Please feel free to watch this short video about the Reflections Program to inspire your student.   

Categories:

Students may submit an entry in any of the six arts categories listed below. Only original, fully student-created (no collaboration is allowed) works of art are accepted. Students may enter more than one work of art.    

To inspire your students, feel free to visit the Texas PTA website to view last year’s National PTA Reflections Results here. For elementary students, the judging divisions are:

*Primary: PreK to 2nd grade

*Intermediate: 3rd grade to 5th grade

*Accessible Arts Division (English) (Spanish) For students who identify as having a disability

Eligibility: The student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of the Cactus Ranch Elementary PTA.   You can join here!  

Entry Form & Rules 

The deadline for all entries is Wednesday, Oct 22nd, 2025.  

Submit your entry here. 

If you have questions, please contact Lisa De Lima at reflections@crepta.org.