Share your creativity with Reflections

 

This Year's Reflections Theme is "I Belong"

 

What does “I Belong” mean?

Belonging is about feeling valued, accepted, and secure in who we are. For our young students, it’s the confidence that they can be themselves—whether with family, friends, in school, or in their community. Belonging isn’t about being the same as others; it’s about being respected for our differences and knowing we have a place. When children feel they belong, they are free to explore, create, and grow.

 

Reflections is not “just an art contest.”
 It helps kids take risks, be inspired, think creatively, and be celebrated for their unique voices and perspectives. Working towards the theme of I Belong and following a creative process on a timeline helps them build skills in self-expression, reflection, and perseverance—tools that will support them well beyond the program.


Reflections Artwork Categories

The National Reflections program welcomes all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Students submit their completed works of art in one or more of the available arts categories:

  • Dance Choreography
  • Film Production
  • Literature
  • Music Composition
  • Photography
  • Visual Arts*

The deadline to submit works of art is Monday, November 3rd at 10:00pm. All submissions must be original works of art.

 

PTA Reflections Program Student Entry Packet

 

Online Submission form

 

What's Next? The Journey Continues!

You have successfully submitted your entry form and the physical artwork has been collected for the 2025-2026 Reflections Program. We are thrilled to report we received 20 incredible submissions this year! The process now moves forward to the LWPTSA Council, State, and National levels. We are currently reviewing the entries and coordinating their advancement.

Here are the key next steps in the timeline:

  • Council Results: LWPTSA Council results announced on January 5. 
  • LWPTSA Reflections Open House: January 23, 2026 5-7 PM at The LWSD Resource Center
  • State Results: WSPTA (State-Level) winners will typically be announced in March.
  • National Results: National PTA winners are typically announced in May.

 

If you have any questions about your student's entry or the timeline, please contact the current Reflections Co-Chairs Jeany Yoon and Colleen McCloskey at reflections@peterkirkptsa.org.

 

 

 

*Peter Kirk PTSA’s Reflections program is not accepting 3D artwork at this time. 3D art includes sculptures, dioramas, architecture, 3D printing, etc.

 

🌟 Celebrating Last Year's Success (2024-2025)

We are incredibly grateful for the enthusiastic response to last year's Reflections Art Program and want to celebrate the achievements of that cycle!

Success Spotlight: National Winner!

Congratulations to Lucy Henry for winning an Award of Merit in Film Production at the National PTA Reflections level for the 2024-2025 program cycle! This achievement was announced in the spring. Having a student place nationally is a rare honor!