A creative arts competition through the Washington State PTA and National PTA to encourage students to express their creative talents through their own original works.
Reflections 2025–2026: “I Belong!"
Calling all MCE artists! Explore the arts and express yourself through dance, music, film, literature, photography, or visual arts! 
Submission Deadline: November 6th
Submission forms will be sent home with each student and are also available in the front office. Digital version of the WSPTA entry form is available below.
Questions? Reach out to our Reflections chair with any questions you may have.
Submission Requirements
- Entry Form -- forms are available at the school's reception desk or you can print out the online form. Forms must be handwritten -- fill out all sections completely, making sure that all information is legible, clear, and accurate.
- Artist Statement -- the artist statement must be at least 10 words and no more than 100 words. Please double-check the word count before submission. Statements longer than 100 words will be cut off mid-sentence once the limit is reached.
- Submission Guidelines:
- Ensure the submission is in the correct file format (e.g., MP3, MP4, MOV, PDF, etc.) to avoid delays.
- Do not include the student’s name on any artwork, video, or audio recording.
- For Music Composition -- only audio recordings are accepted. (Video recordings will not disqualify a student, but may affect advancement beyond the state level.) Notation is required only for Middle and High School divisions in Music Composition.
- Include relevant details where applicable, such as: word count, background music used, accommodations for accessible arts entries, type of literature (short story, poetry, etc.), dimensions of artwork, etc.
** Please refer to the official guidelines for category-specific details. - Use of AI -- Please use caution regarding AI-generated content. The Council reserves the right to deny any entry suspected of using AI. If time permits, students may be offered a chance to revise or recreate their work for judging.
- Accessible Arts Category -- Eligibility for Accessible Arts does not require submission under that category... Guardians may choose to submit the student’s work under any of the 6 primary categories and select the appropriate grade division.
- Where to Submit -- Please submit both the completed entry form and the artwork file or physical piece using one of the following methods:
- By Email: Send digital submissions to gro.a1761548170tpecm1761548170@snoi1761548170tcelf1761548170er1761548170 (include student’s name + category in email's subject line).
- In Person: Submit physical entries to the school front desk during office hours.
Questions about the forms, categories, or submission process? Reach out to the PTA Reflections Chair.
About the Reflections Program
Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school, but in life.
Students in Pre-K through 12th grade create original works of art in response to a theme. 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.
For more information visit WSPTA Reflections Program
Congratulations to our 2024-25 Reflections Winners
Our MCE students have a wide range of artistic skills -- from drawing to music to photography and more. We are proud!
A special congratulations to our 1st place Visual Arts/ Intermediate grades 3-5 contestant, Aaliyah T., for moving onto State.
