Learn how to create and submit your artistic interpretation of “I Belong!” for each of the six categories below
Dear River Vale Families,
The River Vale PTA is thrilled to kick off the 2026–2027 PTA Reflections Program with this year's theme: "What My Culture Means to Me." This nationwide arts program invites students in Pre-K through 12th grade to creatively explore what their culture means to them across six categories: visual arts, music composition, literature, photography, dance choreography, and film production. Each entry gives our children a chance to share their story in their own voice. You can learn more about this year's theme here.
All entries are due by Friday, November 25 2026.
You’ll find all the information you need on this website, including more videos about the Reflections program, entry forms, requirements, category descriptions, and FAQs. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us at RVPTAreflections@gmail.com.
We can't wait to see the incredible art, stories, and performances your children will share this year. Let's make this another year to remember!
Warmly,
Jen Haggerty, Lauren Ashrafi, & Stephanie Aud
RVPTA Reflections Chairs
Last year, students across our district explored the theme "I Belong!" We are proud to congratulate the following River Vale student artists on their 2025–2026 Reflections awards!
2025–2026 National PTA Winner
Hannah George: Award of Excellence, Music Composition, Primary Division, "I Belong"
2025–2026 New Jersey State PTA Winners
Hannah George: Award of Excellence, Music Composition, Primary Division, "I Belong"
Grayson Fung: Honorable Mention, Photography, Middle School Division, "The Beauty of Difference"
2025–2026 Bergen County Council of PTAs Winners
Antonella Fontana: Award of Excellence, Literature, Primary Division, "A Time of Peace & Belonging"
Jack Binder: Award of Excellence, Photography, Intermediate Division, "I Belong"
Grayson Fung: Award of Excellence, Photography, Middle School Division, "The Beauty of Difference"
Colton Cadorette: Honorable Mention, Visual Arts, Primary Division, "I Belong"
