What clipart of children holding hands and standing on the top of Earth with the thought bubble What My Culture Means to MeMy Culture Means to Me

National PTA’s Reflections program invites Pre-K through 12th grade students to create original art inspired by the theme and share what culture means to them.

Who can participate?

  • Primary: Pre-K–Grade 2

  • Intermediate: Grades 3–5

  • Middle School: Grades 6–8

  • High School: Grades 9–12

Categories: Dance Choreography • Music Composition • Film Production • Literature • Photography • Visual Arts

Students may showcase their creativity in one or more Reflections categories, with qualifying entries moving on to higher levels of recognition.

  • Student Workshops: Mrs. Zyks and Ms. Cummings are offering Reflections workshops for students to help with ideas on how to create the entries.

  • Permission Slips: Pick up a form in the music room, art room, near the library entrance, or fill out the digital PTA Reflections Permission Slip.

  • How to Enter: Submit your Reflections Entry here or pick up an Entry packet from Ms Husnick (Library)

  • Deadline for Entries: Friday, October 23, 2026

 Your traditions. Your experiences. Your story. Your creativity.