Reflections Art Program
Reflections is a program established by the National PTA over 50 years ago to support students’ participation in Fine Arts in schools. Through participation in the Arts, students gain self-confidence, find ways to express their feelings and ideas, explore fundamental questions of humanity, develop creative thinking skills that support problem-solving, and derive satisfaction and pride from completing a creation of their own making.
This year's Reflections theme is ACCEPTING IMPERFECTION.
Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.
Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade and/or Accessible Arts. Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.
Arts Categories
Reflections submissions must include the entry form (detailed packet linked) and student membership in the CHHS PTSA.
Entries are due Friday, November 1, 2024.
Questions? Email Heidi Doty, reflections@chhsptsa.org
Congratulations to Jessie Olsen (12th Grade)
2023-2024 Texas PTA Reflections Award Winner!
Jessie's music composition entry, I Know, was selected by the GCISD Council of PTAs to advance to the state-level PTA for judging.
The Texas PTA received over 800 entries for state-level judging for the Reflections contest. For the High School category, GCISD students received 3 awards, and CHHS student, Jessie Olsen, received 2 of the 3 awards.
Jessie's photography entry received an Award of Merit, and her music composition received Honorable Mention. The award levels are: Overall Award of Excellence, Award of Excellence, Award of Merit and Honorable Mention.
This is a wonderful achievement as nearly 60,000 students participate in the Reflections program annually and less than 3% of those advance to Texas PTA. Congratulations, Jessie!
