REFLECTIONS FAQs
What is reflections?
A program to encourage students to be creative
Who can participate?
ALL students! You just need one person in your household to be a PTA member.
Pre-K through 2nd Grade are in the Primary Division, while 3rd and 4th Grade are in the Intermediate Division.
How do we start?
Pick one category: Visual Arts, Photography, Music, Dance Choreography, Film, Literature.
Then, base your art on this year’s theme: Accepting Imperfections.
(Please see the Texas PTA Summary of Rules for further information.)
Please see each categories guidelines for more information on:
word length (2,000 words),
time length (5 mins),
maximum file size (1BG)
file type (various)
frames (not accepted)
loose materials (not accepted)
dimensions (no larger than 24x30 inches)
* Visual Arts * Music * Photography * Dance Choreography * Film * Literature * Accessible Arts *
Need some Inspiration?
Check out Texas PTA Reflections Gallery from last year!
When is the due date?
November 1, 2025 - all entries are due.
You may begin to submit entries starting October 4, 2025
How to submit an entry?
Fill out the entry form.
The entry MUST have a title.
The entry MUST include an Artist’s Statement explaining how his/her art follows the theme.
Submit the entry in the box provided outside the Front Office at the HLES campus.
You may put the student’s art/entry in the box any day from October 4th until November 1st.
