The search is on for a future Reflections theme!

National PTA’s Reflections program has helped students 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.

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. In response to this theme, students create works of art in one or all the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.

Inspiring student entries are being sought for the theme of the 2026-27 PTA Reflections program year.

We’re looking for the most original theme ideas. This means past themes and duplicate submissions will not be considered.

Use this form to submit your theme ideas.

Students may submit multiple entries; however, a digital form will have to be completed for each entry. If your theme is selected as one of the five winning entries from California advancing to the National PTA for final judging, your virtual signature constitutes the release of student name and theme entry. We will follow up with the awards and other information as needed. Each of the five winning entries at the California State PTA level of judging will receive a $25 gift card. The student submitting the theme selected by the National PTA will receive $100 prize.
Past Reflections Themes

Reflections: Children and Youth, Mirror Their World ... (1969-70)
Reflections: Children and Youth Look to Tomorrow ... (1970-71)
Reflections: America, The Beautiful, The Ugly ... (1971-72)
Reflections: This is Our Country ... (1972-73)
From Sea to Shining Sea ... (1973-74)
Our Heritage – Our Hopes ... (1974-75)
Spirit of '76 – Miracle of America ... (1975-1976)
What the World Needs Now ... (1976-77)
Love Is... (1977-78)
Look Out Your Window ... (1978-79)
Behind the Gates of Tomorrow ... (1979-80)
What Family Means to Me ... (1980-81)
What Makes Me Smile ... (1981-82)
Life in These United States ... (1982-83)
I Have a Dream ... (1983-84)
What Sparks My Imagination ... (1984-85)
From Liberty's View ... (1985-86)
In Celebration: A Past to Remember, A Future to Mold ... (1986-87)
Wonders of the World ... (1987-88)
Proud Experiences ... (1988-89)
Where Does the Sky End? ...(1989-90)
If I Had a Wish ... (1990-91)
Exploring New Beginnings ... (1991-92)
Imagine That ... (1992-93)
If I Could Give the World a Gift ... (1993-94)
Dare to Discover ... (1994-95)
Just Open Your Eyes and See ... (1995-96)
It Could Happen ... (1996-97)
Wouldn't It Be Great If (1997-98)
Suddenly you turn around and ... (1998-99)
Anything is possible ... (1999-2000)
It would be really strange if ... (2000-01)
I hold in my hand ... (2001-02)
Signs of Courage (2002-03)
I am really happy when ... (2003-04)
A Different Kind of Hero (2004-05)
I Wonder Why ... (2005-06)
My Favorite Place (2006-07)
I Can Make a Difference by ... (2007-08)
Wow! ... (2008-09)
Beauty Is ... (2009-10)
Together We Can ... (2010-11)
Diversity means ... (2011-12)
The Magic of a Moment ... (2012-13)
Believe, Dream, Inspire ... (2013-14)
The world would be a better place if ... (2014-15)
Let your imagination fly ... (2015-16)
What is Your Story? ... (2016-17)
Within Reach ... (2017-18)
Heroes Around Me ... (2018-19)
Look Within ... (2019-2020)
I Matter Because ... (2020-2021)
I Will Change the World By ... (2021-2022)
Show Your Voice! ... (2022-2023)
I Am Hopeful Because ... (2023-2024)
Accepting Imperfection ... (2024-2025)
I Belong ... (2025-2026)

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