Every year, National PTA hosts an annual nationwide search for a new Reflections program theme! Students from across the country and in U.S. schools overseas are invited to submit their ideas for a new Reflections theme to their state PTA. State PTAs can then submit up to five finalists to National PTA.
A panel of National PTA volunteer leaders is responsible for selecting one child’s theme search submission to become the official Reflections program year theme, inspiring the creativity and imagination of thousands of students. In acknowledgement of their theme being selected, our student winners receive national recognition, as well as $100 from National PTA.
Our panel of judges examines the theme submissions based on several criteria, including clarity and applicability to all arts categories. Since the themes are selected two years in advance, judges also examine how relevant each theme submission will be in the future. Most importantly, themes are judged on their uniqueness. With over 50 themes from previous Reflections cycles, we want to make sure upcoming themes are original and unlike past program themes.
Check out this amazing list of past Reflections themes!
The theme for this year, ‘Look Within,’ was submitted by Enashele Campbell, a Kindergartner from H. Guy Child Elementary PTA in Ogden, UT. Thanks, Enashele, for inspiring this year’s amazing program theme and logo!
The theme for 2020-2021 program will be ‘I Matter Because…’. This theme was submitted by Rylee Stier, a 1st Grader from Burney Elementary School in Burney, California. We can’t wait to see all of the incredible artwork inspired by this theme next year.
In acknowledgement of their theme being selected, our student winners receive $100 from National PTA and national recognition.
One student will select the 2021-2022 program theme – Will they be from your state? Visit your State Reflections Program page to find out if your state is participating in the theme search!
Ellie Miller, Programs & Partnerships Specialist at National PTA.
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