WHAT IS THE REFLECTIONS PROGRAM?

Reflections is a nation-wide program promoting self-expression, artistic literacy, increased confidence and a love for life-long learning that helps students become more successful in both school and in life. The program focuses on positive recognition instead of competition and students can enjoy the benefits of creative expression, regardless of ability. Over the past 50 years, the program has grown to become one of the largest of its kind in the country with over 300,000 students participating annually across the six entry divisions. Read below for more information.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The Reflections program is open to all Prairie Trail students that have at least one person from their primary household that is a current member of PTEPTA, as per Texas PTA Reflections guidelines. Memberships for the 2025-26 school year will go on sale August 1st. Not a member? It's not too late to join. (2024-2025 memberships go on sale August 1, 2024)

HOW DO YOU ENTER?

Each year, the National PTA selects a theme. The 2025-2026 school year theme is "I Belong".

To enter, students complete a work of art around the theme in one of the following 6 categories:

Dance Choreography

Film Production

Literature

Music Composition

Photography

2D Visual Arts

Online submission accessible starting soon!

Or e-mail entries to artsineducation@prairietrailpta.org

For entry forms that can be downloaded and filled out, select: English Español

ENTRies Due by Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

where can i find the official participation rules?

Complete rules can be downloaded here: English Español

will there be prizes/recognition?

All participants will be invited to attend a special GLOW Party at the start of the school day and have their entry(or entries) showcased in the display case outside the library, in the PTE Texan Star newsletter and on social media. Advancing students will receive additional recognition during a mini-awards ceremony at the end of the Glow Party.

Check out some photos from our past Glow Parties HERE!