PTA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM

Reflections is a National PTA cultural arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas; develop artistic literacy; increase confidence and creativity; develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills; and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school, but in life.

Students in pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art annual in response to a theme. Students submit their completed works of art in one, or all, of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.

While the primary focus of Reflections is a celebration of creativity and the arts, student artists receive positive recognition at their schools, and finalists move on to their council/region for review and recognition. Finalists then advance to Oklahoma State PTA, where Award of Excellence winners then advance to the National PTA round for judging. 

Oklahoma PTA Reflections Policy

‍Student Participation

The Reflections program is open to all Oklahoma students who meet the requirements below:

Schools Supported by a local PTA/PTSA:

• Students must attend a school with a local PTA/PTSA, or students must attend a school which is defined within the service area of a community-based local PTA/PTSA; and

• The student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of the local PTA/PTSA where the student is participating. Each local PTA/PTSA may determine a date by which the member must join.

• The PTA/PTSA unit must be in good standing with Oklahoma PTA by October 31st.

Home-School Families, Virtual Schools, and Non-PTA Schools:

• Students who attend a school that is not supported by a local PTA/PTSA may participate through the All Oklahoma PTA, if the student or at least one person of their primary household is a member of this PTA no later than October 31st.