Skyline 2025-26 Reflections Program

THEME: “I Belong”

 The deadline to submit entries is Monday, November 3rd, 2025. 

The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition, giving students the opportunity to express their creativity through original works. The 2025–2026 theme is “I Belong.” The program begins in autumn and concludes statewide in January. Students may submit an entry in any of the six arts areas: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.   

Click here to read more on the WA State PTA Reflections site and category guideline details.     

Drop-Off Location is in the Skyline High School Administration office

To make a submission, please go to: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eXK79hPebwzlFVbOH81sA_lcYhKFI5UOHQQpxeMxeV4/edit

Rules:

Following WSPTA rules, a student may submit a single, original work of art in any of six arts categories. A student can submit in multiple categories but only one entry per category. 

Categories:

Dance Choreography 

  • Solo or ensemble works of any dance style. Entrant must be the choreographer. 
  • Video: up to 5 minutes; max 1,000 MB. 
  • Formats: mp4, .mov, .avi 

Film Production 

  • Accepted styles: animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, or media presentation. PowerPoint is not permitted. 
  • Entrant must be the screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, and producer. 
  • Video: up to 5 minutes; max 1,000 MB. 
  • Formats: .mp4, .mov, .avi 

Literature 

  • Accepted forms: prose, poetry, reflective essay, screenplay/play script, narrative, short story. 
  • Length: up to 2,000 words. 
  • Format: PDF (typed or neatly handwritten on 8.5"×11" paper). 

Music Composition 

  • All styles and instrumentation accepted. Entrant must be the composer (may also perform). 
  • Audio: up to 5 minutes; max 1,000 MB. 
  • Do not say the student’s name in the audio or credits. 

Photography 

  • Single image (print or digital). Entrant must be the photographer; digital editing allowed. 
  • Print size: 3"×5" to 8"×10". 

Visual Arts 

  • Includes (but not limited to): architectural drawing/models, ceramics, collage, digital art/graphics, crafts, drawing, fashion (clothing/jewelry), fiber, mixed media, painting, printmaking, sculpture. 
  • Dimensions must not exceed 24"×30", including matting. 

Theme Guidance: “I Belong” 

Think about places, people, and moments where you feel seen, safe, and included family, school, teams, cultures, languages, neighborhoods, or ideas. Consider how colors, symbols, sounds, movement, words, or images can communicate “belonging”. Use your **artist statement** to connect your creative choices to the theme. 

Note:

  • Follow National PTA/WSPTA rules. Each entry must be a single, original work; students may submit in multiple categories but only one entry per category. 
  • Interpretation of the theme matters, it accounts for a significant portion of judging and is often the tiebreaker. 
  • Choose a strong, original title (avoid simply repeating the theme). 
  • Artwork must be wholly imagined and created by the student (group/whole-class projects under direct instruction aren’t eligible; using a learned technique is fine). 
  • Any copyright infringement or plagiarism will disqualify the entry. 

Steps:

We encourage all students to participate by following these simple steps. 

1. Create an original work inspired by this year’s theme: “I Belong.” 

(One entry per category per student; students may enter multiple categories.) 

2. Complete the digital entry form (fillable PDF or online form) with all required fields and typed signatures. 

Submission form 

3. Write your artist statement (100–250 words recommended) explaining how your work  reflects the theme.

4. Prepare a digital version of your artwork following the category specs below.

    • Accepted file types for visual arts & literature: jpg, png, pdf 
    • File naming: Category\_Title\_Student Initials (no spaces). 
    • Example: `visualarts_HomeIsHere_RA.png` 

5. Submit your digital artwork, typed artist statement, and completed entry form by the digital deadline by November 3, 2025.

6. For large files, email (reflections@skylineptsa.org) in advance for upload details. 

7. If required, deliver physical artwork to the Skyline HS Administration Office by the physical drop-off deadline. 

TIP: Avoid some common errors.  Make sure to sign the entry form and the form is complete.  Make sure your name is NOT on the front of work.

TIP: You will need to submit a digital picture of your Visual Arts artwork.  When taking a photo of visual art to upload, make sure the entry is in good light, camera is aligned straight with artwork, and crop everything else out. 

For more information, or if you have questions, contact SHS PTSA Reflections Chair Rita Asante.