Each year, the PTA Reflections program offers students a platform to express their unique perspectives and interpretation of a student-created theme and it aims to inspire, share, provide and encourage more participation in the arts.  

Explore the 2025-2026 PTA Reflections Theme: “I Belong” | Our Children

This national art contest allows students to express themselves through Literature, Photography, Film production, Music Composition, Visual Arts and Dance Choreography. youtu.be/F30WEbPSYIs?si=GHn3QLJ0Txgg3nYq 

Forms and rules are attached to this message. You can enter multiple times. One entry per category. https://www.pta.org/docs/default-source/files/programs/reflections/_evergreen-program-materials/local-leader-resources/fillable-student-entry-form_reflections.pdf

Deadline: Monday, December 8, 2025.

Information about category guidelines and submission rules can be found at: Category guidelines and submission rules can be found at: https://vapta.org/reflections-main/

 2025-2026 Reflections Due Dates for Virginia

WHEN/WHERE: Entries are due Monday, December 8, 2025. Entry form and artwork must be turned in to Ms. Maitland (wendy.maitland@apsva.us) in room A-119  

• Dec 15th:   Deadline for PTA/PTSA to submit entries to the county-level contest.

• Jan 24th:   Arlington CCPTA winners due to Virginia PTA 

• Feb 20th:   Virginia PTA winners announced

• May 1st:     National PTA Winners announced

If you have any questions contact Reflections Chair/VP, Charles Wilson  at vp@wakefieldvaptsa.org