The 2025-26 theme “I Belong!” will spark imagination and creativity in school and at home. Student artists and their artwork are celebrated in April before the end of the school year.
July 1, 2025
PTA Enrollment Opens at PTA.org/Reflections
Access and download the Reflections Toolkit once you’ve enrolled your PTA online. The toolkit serves as your one-stop shop throughout the school year for step-by-step guidance, training, and resources.
September 25, 2025
We will begin accepting submissions for the 2025-26 Reflections Theme Search contest through the portal here. Submission entries deadline with National PTA is November 5, 2025.
September 14-20, 2025
National Arts in Education Week
Enroll and have fun announcing this year’s theme. Share how Reflections sparks interest in the arts with #ArtsEdWeek.
October 2025
National Arts and Humanities Month
Host opportunities for all students to participate in Reflections. Share how Reflections supports learning fun in school and at home with #ShowYourArt.
November 5, 2025
State Deadline for Theme Search Submissions
The student who submits the winning theme receives $100 and recognition at the National PTA Convention. We will select up to five winning themes to represent Massachusetts PTA. Submissions can be made through the Reflections Portal.
October – November – December – January 2025-2026
Local Rounds (theme Search & “I Belong!” Contests)
Deadline, Review, Select, Celebrate, Submit to MA State PTA for selection/submission to National PTA.
January 25, 2026
State Deadline for Reflections Local Unit Registration Submissions
Register your local unit online by January 25. 2026 to participate in the program.
February 1, 2026
State Deadline for Reflections Submissions
Submit entries to the state level using the online Student Entry Portal. For details, please refer to your local leader’s guide (included in Reflections toolkit).
February 2-28, 2026
State Round Review and Selection
March 1, 2026
National Round Deadline for Reflections Submissions
Massachusetts PTA submits entries to the National level
TBD-Spring 2026
Massachusetts PTA Reflections Awards Celebration
This event is tentatively scheduled to be held in conjunction with the Massachusetts PTA Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration. Location TBD.
