HTMS PTSA Reflections

The HTMS PTSA Reflections program provides access to the arts and opportunities for recognition to help students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas using art and to develop confidence and a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

The Reflections Program aims to:

• Inspire students and families to creatively engage around the annual theme.

• Share resources to support families' artistic endeavors and access arts education opportunities.

• Provide student artists access to recognition and celebrations for their creative talent.

• Encourage continued participation in the arts.

HTMS PTSA Reflections Contest 2025-26

Theme: I Belong

2025-26 Submission Information

Deadline:  October 24, 2025

Program Rules

Online Entry Form

*Please note you will need to log in with a Gmail account to complete the entry form (due to our file submission process). If you do not have an account, create a free account at gmail.com.

No paper entries will be accepted this year. 

Reflections is a National PTA sponsored arts recognition program that encourages artistic expression. Hightower PTSA is excited to announce that this year’s Reflections contest will soon be underway. It is time for Hightower students to explore the arts and express themselves through one or more of the six entry categories listed below.  We hope that all students will participate and reflect on this year’s theme:

I Belong.

   Dance Choreography

   Film Production

   Literature

   Music Composition

   Photography

   Visual Arts

 

 

 

Divisions

Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Accessible Arts (All grades welcome).  The Accessible Arts Division is a participation option for students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504. 

Awards and Exhibits

All participants will be awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the PTSA President and Principal Dr. Polk. Those students with entries placing 1st and 2nd in each category at our local school level will move on to the East Cobb Council level for judging. Winning entries at the East Cobb Council level can then move on to State and from there to National.

Student entries submitted to the national level go through two rounds of review by esteemed arts professionals across the country. Over 200 students are recognized for their achievements in the arts and their works are exhibited throughout the year. Top national-level winners are provided prizes and scholarships and their works are showcased and exhibited.

• Merit Award: Bronze Medal; Certificate of Merit; Work featured in the traveling exhibition

• Award of Excellence: $200 Young Artist Scholarship; Silver Medal; Certificate of Excellence; Work featured in the traveling exhibition

• Outstanding Interpretation Award: $800 Young Artist Scholarship; Gold Medal; Certificate of Outstanding Interpretation; Work featured in the traveling exhibition; $200 Prize for Local PTA Unit

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Farrell Martin at reflections@htmsptsa.org.