Spring Branch ISD (SBISD) is proud to recognize an exceptional group of student artists who earned the Overall Award of Excellence in the National PTA Reflections Program and will represent the district at the state level.

The National PTA Reflections program invites students in Pre-K through Grade 12 to create original works of art inspired by an annual theme. This year’s theme, “I Belong,” challenged students to reflect on identity, connection, and community through creative expression. Student entries were submitted across six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts, with divisions based on grade level, including Accessible Arts, which welcomes students of all abilities.

Based on State PTA rules and guidelines, select student works earning top honors advance for state and national-level recognition.

Overall Award of Excellence – State Qualifiers

Dance Choreography
• Primary: Adeline Eckhardt, Frostwood Elementary
• Intermediate: Amelia Durham, Meadow Wood Elementary
• Middle School: Alice Kessler, Spring Forest Middle School

Film Production
• Primary: Clara Johnson, Nottingham Elementary
• Intermediate: Dublin Perry, Sherwood Elementary
• Middle School: Emma Hall, Spring Forest Middle School
• High School: Lanny Lawrence, Stratford High School

Literature
• Primary: Sterling Griffin, Nottingham Elementary
• Intermediate: Avery Nguyen, Wilchester Elementary
• Middle School: Amelia Rayner, Spring Forest Middle School
• High School: Vincent McGuire, Spring Branch Academic Institute

Music Composition
• Primary: Vivienne Eure, Nottingham Elementary
• Intermediate: Henry Nesting, Nottingham Elementary

Photography
• Primary: Owen Nixon, Meadow Wood Elementary
• Intermediate: Clara Byerly, Wilchester Elementary
• Middle School: Tiana Gholami, Memorial Middle School
• High School: Dwight Zheng, Memorial High School

Visual Arts
• Primary: Kennedy Flansburg, Frostwood Elementary
• Intermediate: Chelsea Robinson, Frostwood Elementary
• Middle School: Caroline Getz, Memorial Middle School
• High School: Elliott Choo, Memorial High School

Accessible Arts
• Bella Lim, Frostwood Elementary
• Olivia Sears, Spring Forest Middle School

SBISD congratulates these talented students for their creativity, originality, and thoughtful interpretation of the “I Belong” theme. Their success reflects the strength of the district’s performing and visual arts programs and the dedication of educators and families who support student voice and expression at every level.