Reflections 2026-2027

What is Reflections?

Reflections is a National PTA and Washington State PTA arts recognition program for students from pre-K through Grade 12. This program provides an opportunity for students to explore and express their own thoughts, feelings and ideas through art and develop artistic literacy (by describing how their art relates to a theme.)

This year’s theme is “What my CULTURE means to me”

Students create an original work of art based on the theme and may submit an entry in one or more of the six categories - Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. 

Entries are judged on originality, creative ability and interpretation of the theme. The top 10 entries from Timberline will advance to compete at the district level (LWPTSA Council,) with potential to advance to the state (WSPTA) and national level.

All entries are due by Friday, Oct 30th, 2026.

View the National PTA Reflections Promo Video.

Questions? Please contact [email protected] or visit Reflections FAQs

Who can enter?

Any student at TMS can submit an entry in the Middle School Division (Grade 6-8) or the Accessible Art Division (formerly known as Special Artist Division, an option for students with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act.)

How to enter?

  1. Read the Official Program Rules before submitting your art and entry form.
  2. Create original art based on the theme, following the guidelines mentioned below.
  3. Download and fill out the Student Entry Form (filled and signed by student and parent/guardian)
  4. Upload your Student Entry Form and your art using this OneDrive link to submit your artwork!
    If you have any issues uploading, please email [email protected].

Note: 

All entries and Student Entry Forms must be submitted digitally by Friday, Oct 30th, 2026.

Physical copy of the art (Visual Arts, Photography, Literature) must be dropped off at the TMS front office by Friday, Oct 30th, 2026. Make sure your name is on the back of your artwork.

 

Category Guidelines: Please click on each category to read the rules & requirements.

Dance Choreography - Originally choreographed dance composition by the student submitting the entry. The choreographer may be the performer or one of the performers but does not have to perform in the entry. 

Film Production - Original work of fiction or nonfiction in the form of animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, or multimedia. All screenwriting, directing and editing must be done by the student producer.

Music Composition - Original music composition, with or without words. A recording of the composition and music score/notation sheet (either traditional or tablature) must be included.

Visual Arts - Original drawing, painting (tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor,) architectural drawing, 2D collages, photographic collages, digital art and graphics, crafts, design, fiberwork, or printmaking. 3D art is NOT currently accepted by LWPTSA Council.

Photography - Original black & white or color image, can be a single photo, panoramic, photomontage, a multiple exposure, negative sandwich, or photogram.

Literature - Original work of fiction or nonfiction prose, poetry, drama, reflective essay, narrative, or short story. 

Accessible Art Division - The Accessible Arts Division (formerly Special Artist) is an option for students with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Generally, rules and guidelines within the Accessible Arts division are intended to ensure accessibility to the National PTA Reflections program and are modeled after the guidelines outlined in the ADA.