Reflections

Reflections Flyer_2026

 

 

The Reflections program encourages students of all ages and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Through the program Gulledge PTA and PTAs across the country urge students to create and submit original works of art in the medium of their choice, reflecting on the year's specific theme.

 

To participate, students reflect on the theme "What My Culture Means to Me" and create an original work in any one or more of the six categories!

  1. Dance Choreography – Original choreography.

  2. Film Production – Short film or video.

  3. Literature – Written work (poetry, prose, etc.).

  4. Music Composition – Original musical piece.

  5. Photography – Original photographic work.

  6. Visual Arts – Original artwork (painting, drawing, collage, etc.).

 

All entries must be submitted in the Gulledge front office no later than Friday, October 2, 2026.
 

Grade Divisions

  • Primary: Pre-K–Grade 2

  • Intermediate: Grades 3–5

  • Accessible Arts: All grades welcome; accommodations available for students with disabilities under IDEA/ADA 

 
All entries must be submitted in the box provided for Reflections 2026 in the Gulledge front office. 
 
For more information on who can participate, rules and how to submit your entries, please see below or go to:

 

Important Links:

Introductory Video

PTA Reflections 50th Anniversary (video from 2019)

 

Student Participation

The Reflections program is open to all Texas students who meet the necessary 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.

Entry Forms and Rules

Students should download the Program Rules to ensure their art meets the requirements for each art category. Each entry must be accompanied by a completed Student Entry form.

 

Student Program Rules Packet  English | Spanish
Student Entry Form   English | Spanish
Join PTA  Gulledge Elementary PTA - Plano ISD, TX - 2026-2027 PTA Membership

 

Category Rules

If you wish to download the category rules individually, they are linked below:
 
General Rules English | Spanish
Dance Choreography English | Spanish
Film Production English | Spanish
Literature English | Spanish
Music Composition English | Spanish
Photography English | Spanish
Visual Arts English | Spanish
Accessible Arts Rules English | Spanish
Single Page Rules English | Spanish
Student Entry Form English | Spanish
 

 

Visit the gallery to see examples of entries that were awarded by Texas PTA in past years.

Last year's State and National results are available here.

 

Express your artistic talent and tell us how you plan to show your voice through Reflections!