The PTA Reflections program provides access to the arts and opportunities for recognition to help students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas using art and to develop confidence and a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. The PTA Reflections Program aims to:

• Inspire students and families to creatively engage around the annual theme.

• Share resources to support families' artistic endeavors and access arts education opportunities.

• Provide student artists access to recognition and celebrations for their creative talent.

• Encourage continued participation in the arts.

“I Belong!” is the theme for the 2025-26 PTSA Reflections Art Program, which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. Students are invited to submit original artwork in six categories: Dance Choreography, Literature, Photography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Visual Arts. Submissions were due on Sunday, October 19, 2025. 

For more information, take a look at https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/. If you have more questions, or if you’re interested in judging entries, please email Kaushik Roy at mirage081@gmail.com. 

Honorary Service Awards (HSAs) are awarded year round and designed as a unique way for PTAs to publicly acknowledge both individuals and organizations for outstanding community service to children and youth in a community. 

• Very Special Person Award (VSP) – This award is given to recognize an individual or organization for their service to PTA. 

• Honorary Service Award (HSA) – This award is given to recognize an individual or organization for outstanding service to children and youth in your community, going above and beyond what is asked of them. 

• Continuing Service Award (CSA) – This award is given to recognize an individual or organization for ongoing or long-time service to children and youth, providing support year after year. 

• Outstanding Teacher Award (OTA) – This award may be given to recognize a teacher for outstanding service to children and youth through PTA, school, or community. 

• Outstanding Administrator Award (OAA) – This award may be given to recognize an administrator for outstanding service to children and youth through PTA, school, or the community. 

• Golden Oak Service Award (GOSA) – This award is given to recognize, as the most prestigious of the Honorary Service Awards, an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the welfare of children and youth in a school or community.