SHS PTA Reflections | Somerville High School PTSA

Reflections

The SHS PTSA is excited to launch the National PTA Reflections program this year!

About

The National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. For over 50 years, Reflections has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students in pre-K through grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. In Reflections, students submit artworks in the available arts category areas and program divisions: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Accessible Arts (All grades welcome).

This year, Somerville High School PTSA will be running the program on a local level, meaning that entries will not be submitted to the state for advancement – we hope to be able to do so next year.

This year's theme is "I Belong."

How to Enter

All of the entry information, including category descriptions and entry requirements, are located on Google Drive for ease of downloading:

SHS Reflections "I Belong" 2025-2026

Important Dates

January 12, 2026: Submissions open

March 1, 2026: Last day to submit an entry

March 16, 2026: Results announcement

TBD: Artist Showcase (all projects displayed in-person)

Awards

The top entry in each category will receive the Award of Excellence and a cash prize of $100!