The Theme for 2026 - 2027 is “What My Culture Means to Me!”

*Digital Submission Form Opens September 12nd, 2026*

Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for over 50 years. Through
the efforts of Local PTAs, millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance
choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.
With positive recognition as the focus of this program, rather than competition, students of all
ages and abilities can experience the benefits of creative expression and help in finding their
own voice in telling their unique story.

Started in 1969 by Mary Lou Anderson, then Colorado PTA President, Reflections has grown to
be one of the largest nationwide programs of its kind, with more than 200,000 students
participating annually.

Participation Eligibility
Reflections is a program offered to all Caste Hills Elementary (CHE) students who have a
primary household member enrolled in the Castle Hills Elementary PTA for the 2025-2026
school year. See the official participation rules for additional eligibility information.

Official Participation Rules (you must copy and paste this link into a browser)
https://www.txpta.org/uploads/filemanager/Reflections%202025-2026/25-
26%20General%20Official%20Rules_TXPTA.pdf

For questions regarding PTA membership, please contact membership@chepta.net.

Join PTA Button/Link
- https://castlehillspta.membershiptoolkit.com/login-form?r=%2FOpen_Forms

Categories and Divisions
Students submit their original works of art in one or all of the available arts categories and
participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate
(Grades 3-5), and Accessible Arts.

There are six arts categories – dance choreography, film production, literature, music
composition, photography and 2D visual arts. Students may enter the Reflections program in
one or more arts categories with no limit to the amount of entries in a single category. See arts
category rules for additional entry requirements.

Arts Category Rules (you must copy and paste this link into a browser)
https://www.txpta.org/uploads/filemanager/Reflections%202025-2026/25-
26%20Reflections%20Single%20Page%20Rules.pdf

Accessible Arts Eligibility
The National PTA Accessible Arts division is an option for students who identify as having a
disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and
accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program. The division offers
modified rules and guidelines to ensure that every student has the chance to be part of the
National PTA Reflections® program. See the accessible arts division rules for more information.

Accessible Arts Division Rules (you must copy and paste this link into a browser)
https://www.txpta.org/uploads/filemanager/Reflections%202025-2026/25-
26%20Rules%20Accessible%20Arts.pdf

Entry Process
All CHE entries will be submitted digitally online. The online Student Entry Form must be
completed with contact information, a digital art submission, title, and artist statement. Please
do not bring entries to school. They will be returned, and you will be asked to submit the entry
online through the student entry form.

Student Entry Form Link 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSficSBwewZSmqUcLVYh-WfQ6qSXhU_PFrACg6meFFiW7P7EjQ/viewform

If you need assistance with technology needs that arise, please contact reflections@chepta.net.

Entry Due Date
Entries are to be submitted digitally online using the Student Entry Form no later than
Thursday, October 15th, 2026.

Finalist Selection and Notification
Entries are reviewed at local (school), council, state and national levels. Each PTA determines its
own judges for the program. Entries will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his
or her artistic vision to portray the theme, originality and creativity.

Under no condition may parents or students contact the judges to dispute the status of any
entry.

Awards are announced at each level of judging at the Coordinator’s discretion. CHE finalists
selected to advance to the council level will be notified in late November via email. Texas PTA
award results will be posted on the Texas PTA website in March. National award recipients are
notified via email by National PTA in May.

CHE Student Recognition
All CHE students that submit an eligible entry will receive a certificate and ribbon following local
judging in the Fall, and a pin at Dragon Awards in May.

Additional Questions
For questions regarding reflections, please contact reflections@chepta.net.