Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program which for over 50 years has inspired millions of students to reflect on a specific theme and create original works of art in one or more of the available art categories listed below.

	Dance Choreography	originally choreographed dance composition.
	Film Production	original works, with or without sound, of animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video/film.
	Literature	works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories and lyrics.
	Music Composition	original musical composition, with or without words.
	Photography	color or black and white, included techniques: photogram, negative sandwich, and multiple exposure.
	Visual Art	drawing, painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor & t-shirt paints, computer generated art, two-dimensional collage, printmaking, needlework & leather tooling.

1. Read the entry guidelines for each entry below. 
2. Create your original work in a listed category. 
3. Download and complete the PTSA Reflections Entry Form. (2025-26 form coming fall)
4. Complete the online ISD PTSA Reflections Turn-In Form. (2025-26 form coming fall)
5. Submit completed form and project to the Issaquah High office by due date: 2025-26 TBA
   
   • Please note: Both the entry form and project submitted to the office & the online turn-in form should be completed. 

Entry Guidelines

2024-25 Accessible Arts Division* | en español 

2024-25 Dance Choreography Rules | en español

2024-25 Film Production Rules | en español

2024-25 Literature Rules | en español

2024-25 Photography Rules | en español

2024-25 Visual Arts Rules | en español

*Accessible Arts Division - This division is an option for students with disabilities who may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program. Complete details are included in the 2024-25 Accessible Arts Division Rules | en español.

Questions? Email reflectionsihptsa@gmail.com

Theme Search Contest

Each year, National PTA seeks a theme for the Reflections program year to be held two years from now. The student who submits the winning entry will receive $100 and their theme will be presented at the annual National PTA Convention.

WSPTA holds an annual contest to determine Washington's entries to the national theme search. The deadline for the next WSPTA Reflections Theme Search Contest is due November 3, 2025.

Click here to submit entry.

Archived Entries

2022-23 “Show Your Voice!” Congratulations all Reflections Artists and to Daniel Lim on his Award in Excellence in Film Production at the National PTA level. See some IHS entries here.

2021-22 “I’m Who I am and I’m Complete”. Congratulations to all IHS Reflections Artists including Aashika Vishwanath for her Award of Excellence in Dance Choreography. See Aashika's performance here.