Allen Park PTA Reflections

03/15/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR STATE REFLECTIONS WINNERS!!!
Of the 21 district finalists, Allen Park had fully 1/3 of our students get recognition at the State level! An astonishing seven students received honors from the Michigan PTA, with two literature entries getting top marks and moving on to compete in the National PTA judging. We’ll find out in May if Jasmin and Max receive any honors at the National level!

We are SO proud of EVERYONE who participated and thankful to all our helpers…we couldn’t have done it without you!

03/11/2026

“For the first time in forever,” Allen Park Public Schools has no less than SEVEN winners at the state level with TWO of those students advancing to the National PTA contest!
🙌🏽🎉🥇🥇🥈🥉4️⃣4️⃣4️⃣
A post highlighting our winners will be made later tonight or tomorrow, but while you wait with bated breath:
Make sure you get tickets to see the last 3 productions of the Allen Park Players’ “FROZEN Jr.” this weekend!!!
https://apca.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200519953

02/08/2026

Just wanted to give our Allen Park artists a chance to participate in this contest being offered by Governor Whitmer. The deadline is in about a week, but if someone has a vision in the form of visual arts or literature, I wanted to let them know about the opportunity before it’s too late!:

“I’m calling on young, creative Michiganders to submit their best artwork for the program, inspired by the theme ‘Michigan’s Bright Future.’ I am asking students to come up with artwork that answers the question: ‘What does Michigan’s bright future look like to you?’ Students are welcome to use crayons, markers, paint, or any other material. To submit your design, please visit www.Michigan.gov/ArtContest and follow the instructions on the webpage.

New this year, I’m also asking young Michiganders to write their best short story or essay answering the question: ‘What do you love most about Michigan?’ The winning students’ writing will be featured as part of my State of the State Address next month. Reading and writing are ordinary superpowers that every Michigan student deserves to have. I’m excited for you to share your superpower with me! To submit your short story or essay, please visit the submission website and follow the instructions on the webpage. Together, we are improving literacy and setting our kids up for the bright futures they all deserve.

Submissions for both the writing and art contest will be accepted exclusively through the online system and must be received no later than 11:59PM on Sunday, February 15th.”
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0QRcyYltdldPnIKAF5qu6ltUMFc1OEdEQUFWSVM5Ulc0N1E3M0NXTzNNRC4u&route=shorturl

During her State of the State address, Governor Whitmer will share her plans to continue building on the historic accomplishments of her seven years in office. Her proposals will focus on creating jobs, lowering costs, continuing record investments in education and literacy, building housing, and so...

01/18/2026

Finally! For those of you who couldn’t make the reception on Wednesday evening, here’s our district finalists who have had their art submitted to the Michigan PTA for judging. Updates in March when we hear from the state!!!
Congratulations to every single artist who participated!

01/14/2026

I know communication has been sparse here, I apologize! The ceremony is STILL happening tonight 1/14!

12/11/2025

Due to the crazy schedule and unavailability of our judges for the next week, the Council Reflections committee has decided to REOPEN the submission window for our district contest. We are hoping to see more entries come in as we prep the already submitted entries for judging!
***NEW DUE DATE IS WEDNESDAY 12/17***

We’re looking for your student’s artistic endeavors relating to this year’s theme: I BELONG!
Each artist can enter one OR MORE of these categories: visual arts, musical composition, film production, literature, photography, and dance choreography 🎨🎼🎞️📝📸🩰

Drop off submissions and entry forms at your school office…check our website for more information, comment, or message us here!

Students in all grades are invited to create a work of art, especially for Reflections, a National PTA art recognition program. All students who participate are recognized with a commemorative ribbon and certificate! Save January 14, 2026, for a Reflections art show and celebration with family and f...

11/05/2025

Who’s artistic? EVERYONE!
Who belongs? YOU!!!
Entries for our district-wide Reflections art contest are being accepted in your school’s office through December 5. Flex your creative muscles and showcase your vision in writing, photography, music, dance, film, or visual art including paint, pencil, ink, collage, and sculpture.
Want more info? Comment, message us, email [email protected] or check out the National PTA Reflections page!
https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections

06/18/2025

Back in April, the Michigan PTA celebrated the Reflections state-level winners at their annual convention! We were lucky enough to have two of our winners in the Literature category be able to attend and accept their awards in person 🏅🙌🏽 AND to hear Cole’s essay read on stage by the author himself. 👏🏼
Thanks to Cole and Jaxtin’s families for attending and honoring our amazing AP artists!
Congratulations again to all 5 of our state finalists, and to ALL of our student artists who participated…it was a great year, and it was a privilege to see, hear, or read every masterpiece that was submitted!

04/05/2025

Our fantastic art teachers at the middle and high schools selected well over 100 pieces from our talented student artists to be displayed at the gallery in the WCCCD-Downriver building!
Some of the creations are touching, some are thought-provoking, some made my jaw drop with the skill and passion displayed. I SINCERELY hope to see many of these students participate in the Reflections program next year…sharing your visions would be a gift to everyone else!
The Reflections theme for next year is “I Belong!”

The art was viewable after a small reception on 3/13, and the show closes tomorrow, 4/4. The gallery is open 9-5pm tomorrow if you’re interested in stopping by to see some truly creative expression from AP! Congratulations to all of our student artists!

03/20/2025

03/20/2025

Five amazing AP art entries won awards at the Michigan PTA Reflections judging!
Congratulations to all of our winners, and I am SO PROUD of EVERY student who participated this year!!!
Heartfelt thanks to all of the parents, teachers, judges, administrators, PTA/PTSA unit boards, and Council for all the support and encouragement… You have been invaluable. Thank you for making this year a massive and imperfect success!