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2026-2027 • Beckendorff Junior High PTA

Reflections
2026-2027

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          "What My Culture Means to Me"

Explore the arts and express yourself!

Printed copies are available at BDJH Front Office
About Reflections

Started in 1969 by the Colorado PTA President Mary Lou Anderson, Reflections has encouraged millions of students to express themselves by giving positive recognition for their artistic efforts. More than 200,000 students participate annually in the Reflections Program. Any PTA in good standing is eligible to sponsor Reflections on their campus.

What is the PTA Reflections Program?

The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students in preschool through grade 12. The program enhances art education by encouraging students to create works in visual arts, literature, photography, musical composition, dance choreography, or film production.

Who can participate at Beckendorff Junior High?

Students in grades 6th-8th from Beckendorff JH with at least ONE person from their primary household with a BDJH PTA Membership can participate.

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What are the categories?

Six Arts Areas + Special Artist

Eligible students may submit an entry in any or all of the art areas. Multiple entries within a single  arts category is permitted. Only ORIGINAL works accepted and must relate to theme.
💃
Dance Choreography
Solo • Video
🎬
Film Production
Original film / animation
🎵
Music Composition
Original score
📚
Literature
Fiction, poetry, essay
📸
Photography
Original photo
🎨
Visual Arts
Drawing, painting, mixed
🌟
Special ArtistNon-graded / accessible division
Junior High Inspiration

Junior High Inspiration Gallery

All examples from Middle School / Junior High division.

Click to watch videos & see photos on Flickr.

▶ VIDEOS • DANCE / FILM / MUSIC
Watch Junior High Videos

Dance choreography, film production, and music composition entries from last year's Middle School winners.

✓ PHOTOS • VISUAL ARTS / PHOTO / LITERATURE
See Junior High Art & Photos

Visual arts, photography, literature and special artist entries from grades 6-8.

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Submission Deadline
All Reflections submissions due at BDJH Oct 26 - 30th 2026

Students may submit Entries at the front office beginning on October 26 in the basket labeled "Reflections"

*****All entries must include****

  1. A completed Student Entry Form
  2. The artwork's title and artist statement
  3. Entries must follow all Reflections Program Official Participation Rules
🗓 Accepting: Oct 26 - Oct 30, 2026

Entry Forms & Participation Rules

Available at BDJH Office or download below.

How can parents support?

  • Make sure submission adheres to RULES
  • Support independent, original work
  • Ensure artist statement explains theme connection
Official Texas PTA

Resources to Support

Most important links for students & parents from Texas PTA — every child. one voice.
Texas PTA • every child. one voice.
Eligibility & Participation →

This includes the general participation rules, student entry form, and the 2025–2026 Reflections Gallery.

Visit TxPTA Participation Page
 
⭐ Most Important Texas PTA
Leader Resources →

This includes the rules and requirements for each individual category. In my opinion, this is probably the most important information for students and parents to have access to.

View Rules by Category →
Questions? Contact Us
BDJHPTAReflections@gmail.com
2026-2027 Beckendorff JH PTA • Reflections Arts Program
8200 S. Fry Rd., Katy, TX 77494