Reflections Contest

 

YLHS PTSA Reflections 2025-2026

Theme:  "I Belong"

 

 

Explore the Arts and Express Yourself!

 

Students submit their completed works of art in one or all the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.

 

National PTA's Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life.  Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+-year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

 

Submission Deadline is October 15, 2025 (by 4:30 PM)

Drop off entries at the front office

 

Review Rules & Guidelines

• Before creating and submitting entries, review the Art Categories Rules and Guidelines to ensure correct specifications and digital formats:

• https://capta.org/resource/participant-forms/

 

Two Ways to Submit Entries

1) Paper Student Entry Form

• Download the fillable form (English, Spanish) or pick up a paper packet from the library.

• Fill out completely — do not use pencil or your school email address.

• Submit one copy of your completed 2-page form with your physical entry.

 

Physical Entry Guidelines

• Dance, Film, Music: Place a labeled USB drive (plus music notation, reflective statement, and lyric sheet if applicable) in a manila envelope labeled with your name and grade.

• Literature: Place two copies in a manila folder or file; label the back with your name and grade.

• Photography & Visual Arts: Mount on firm backing board (no frames); label the back with your name and grade.

• 3D Visual Arts: Provide three photographs from different angles; place them in a manila envelope labeled with your name and grade.

2) Virtual Online Entry Form

(Read below before you click!)

• Online Entry Form

• Requires a Google account to access the form.

• One form per entry — you’ll need to digitize your work before uploading.

• Upload requirements:

  • Dance, Film, Music: Digital file plus PDF of music notation or reflective statement.

  • Literature: PDF of your work.

  • Photography & Visual Arts: The Photo file of your piece (three photos for 3D entries).

• Click SUBMIT at the end. If you do not receive a confirmation email, go back and resubmit.

• Important: PYLUC and 4D host physical showcases. You still need to turn in physical copies for Literature, Photography, and Visual Arts (see below).

 

Physical Entry Drop-off: October 8–10, 2025 (by 4:30 PM) in the front office.

• Literature: Two copies in a manila folder labeled with your name and grade

• Photography & Visual Arts: Mounted on firm backing board (no frames), labeled on the back with name and grade.

• 3D Visual Arts: Three photographs from different angles in a manila envelope labeled with your name and grade.

 

 

Questions? Please contact:  [email protected]

 Entry forms and official rules are available in the YLHS library, front office, or by visiting 

www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections

 

The award levels are: School, Council, District, State, and finally National.

Be recognized for your creativity, and spark imagination!

 

 

For more information scan the QR Code!

 

 

 

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Congratulations to 2024-2025 Winners!!

“Accepting Imperfection”   

  

Below are the students whose entries advanced to the Council Level: 

Gordon Chen – Literature

Kaitlyn Hwang – Visual Arts

 

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Congratulations to 2023-2024 Winners!!

“I am Hopeful Because…”   

  

Below are the students whose entries advanced to the Council Level: 

Adrhianna Clemmons – Literature

Ethan Lee – Literature

Roxane Sanders - Visual Arts

Kathryn Thompson  - Visual Arts

Brady Nguyen - Music Composition

 

State Level winner:

Brady Nguyen - Music Composition

 

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Heather Gammon (literature) and Bianca Nemtoc (Film)

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Congratulations to 2012 -  2013 Winners!!

 

 

 

***** Some of the Entries can be viewed below and on the Album section of PTSA ****

 

For more details or to view a gallery of last year’s national award-winning entries,

visit www.capta.org