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2026-2027 Reflections: What My Culture Means to Me

This program is for students of all grades and their parents and caregivers.

 

Texas PTA and National PTA both have a long-standing commitment to arts education.

 

For over 50 years, Reflections has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life. 

 

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.

 

Visit our 2025-2026 Reflections Gallery to see examples of entries from last year. And see last year's State results and National results. 

Students may submit entries in any of the following categories: visual arts, photography, dance choreography, film production, literature, or music composition. WWSE Reflections participants are invited to a DSISD School Board meeting for recognition, will be highlighted in the yearbook, and have the chance to advance to the district, state, and national levels of the competition. 

                                                 

  • All entries must be student-created original works of art that reflect the theme, "What My Culture Means to Me"
  • Students may enter multiple categories and can submit multiple entries in a category.
  • One parent from the household must be a PTA member. If not a member yet, then join now!
  • Deadline to turn in entry form and art is Friday, November 6, 2026. Late entries cannot be accepted, unfortunately.
  • Selected entries from each category and grade level will go on the district, state and national levels. Every Tiger entry will be celebrated here at Wildwood!     
Student Program Rules Packet  RULES
Student Entry Form   ENTRY FORM
 
 
Please submit all Reflections entries via the following form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBOtwusGXrKnu0WhcOG_wr5haTqiAvL0gt_C8RUycrLDXH-A/viewform
 
For questions or more information, please contact the WWSE Reflections Chair at reflections@wwsepta.org.