Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program which for over 50 years has inspired millions of students to reflect on a specific theme and create original works of art in one or more of the available art categories listed below.

	Dance Choreography	originally choreographed dance composition.
	Film Production	original works, with or without sound, of animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video/film.
	Literature	works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories and lyrics.
	Music Composition	original musical composition, with or without words.
	Photography	color or black and white, included techniques: photogram, negative sandwich, and multiple exposure.
	Visual Art	drawing, painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor & t-shirt paints, computer generated art, two-dimensional collage, printmaking, needlework & leather tooling.

1. Read the entry guidelines for each entry below. 
2. Create your original work in a listed category. 
3. Download and complete the PTSA Reflections Entry Form. (2025-26 form coming fall)
4. Complete the online ISD PTSA Reflections Turn-In Form. (2025-26 form coming fall)
5. Submit completed form and project to the Issaquah High office by due date: 2025-26 TBA
   
   • Please note: Both the entry form and project submitted to the office & the online turn-in form should be completed. 

Entry Guidelines

2025-26 Accessible Arts Division* | en español 

2025-26 Dance Choreography Rules | en español

2025-26 Film Production Rules | en español

2025-26 Literature Rules | en español

2025-26 Music Composition | en español

2025-26 Photography Rules | en español

2025-26 Visual Arts Rules | en español

*Accessible Arts Division - This division is an option for students with disabilities who 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.

Questions? Email reflectionsihptsa@gmail.com

Theme Search Contest

Each year, National PTA seeks a theme for the Reflections program year to be held two years from now. The student who submits the winning entry will receive $100 and their theme will be presented at the annual National PTA Convention.

WSPTA holds an annual contest to determine Washington's entries to the national theme search. The deadline for the next WSPTA Reflections Theme Search Contest is due November 3, 2025.

Click here to submit entry.