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reflections
art contest

PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the current year's theme. 

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2025-2026 Theme: 
"I BELONG"

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Click below to get on the district mailing list for updates and resources to run your school's program.

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It's easy to implement the Reflections program at your school. Want to learn more?  Check out this guide for an overview of what's involved:

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2025-2026 resources:

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2025-2026 Dates:

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september 4:

local launch

Launch the contest in your school (suggested)

 

October 15:

local deadline

Student entry due date for your school (suggested)

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november 2:

district deadline

Turn in your winning school entries to SMAC Reflection Chair

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Entry form info: submit one Google form per winner

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Creative files: upload to Google drive

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december: - TBD

reflections open house

Learn the results of the District judging and enjoy a showcase of local school winners

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january 5:

state deadline

District winners entered in state contest (by SMAC Reflections Chairs)

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JANUARY 2026 (TBD):

Reflections SMSD/SMAC PTA Awards Ceremony and Board of Education (BOE) recognition

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National PTA
Winners 2024-2025

23-24
NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS WINNER

Outstanding Interpretation Award

OLIVIA GARZA,

SM South Sophomore

Olivia’s Film Production, “After Tragedy”, interpreting the 2023-2024 contest theme, “I Am Hopeful Because…”, demonstrated creative expression and talented technical skills.

Olivia is awarded $800; a Gold Medal, a Certificate, along with her piece being featured in the National PTA virtual exhibition; and the Shawnee Mission South PTSA is also awarded $200, by National PTA.

CONGRATULATIONS, OLIVIA!!

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Shawnee Mission area council award of excellence winners

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2024-2025 Winners

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2023 Winners

2021 Winners

2019 Winners

2023-2024 Winners

2022 Winners

2020 Winners

2018 Winners

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