National PTA's 50+ year Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Every year, over 300,000 students participate in the program, advancing from the local to the state to the national level, earning recognition and prizes for their talents.

The student-created theme for the 2025-2026 Reflections program is "I BELONG"

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 21, 2025.

Students of all grades and abilities are encouraged to participate in the following categories. 

1. CREATE original works of art in the following categories and enter under their grade-level division. (students can submit one piece in each of the 6 arts categories)

 Visual Arts (guidelines)

Dance Choreography (guidelines)

Film Production (guidelines)

Literature (guidelines)

Music Composition (guidelines)

Photography (guidelines)

Special Artist division (guidelines) – for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504

2. Save and upload a file of the student artwork (photos of the Visual Arts pieces will be accepted) to the google drive 2025 Reflections Program under the appropriate category with the following title:

Arts Category_Grade_Discovery_Student First and Last Name_Title of Work

e.g. Dance Choreography_Grade 3_Discovery_Kimberly Sacher_Grade 3_The Laundry

3. Download, complete and upload the completed 2025 Student Entry Form, including a  or the 2025 Fillable Student Entry Form student-written artist statement, to the google drive 2025 Reflections Program under the appropriate category with the following title:

Arts Category_Grade_Discovery_Student First and Last Name_Title of Work_ Student Entry Form

e.g.  Dance Choreography_Grade 3_Discovery_Kimberly Sacher_Grade 3_The Laundry_Student Entry Form

*All pieces must be uploaded to the Google Drive by Friday, November 21, 2025 with a complete Student Entry Form to be considered*

4. Save your artwork and stay tuned! Student entries will be judged by professional artists in three areas: interpretation of the theme (I Belong), originality and technique. Winners will be announced in December. Awards, prizes and celebrations will follow in the winter. Students who are awarded top honors will advance to the county level and then have the chance to advance to the district, state and national level for awards and prizes. The pieces that advance will be physically collected, so be sure to save and carefully store your artwork!

Questions? Reach out to President@DiscoveryPTA.org.