Congratulations to the following Central High School students who were recognized by the Missouri PTA for Reflections. 

Dance Choreography: 2nd Place, High School – David McDowell, Central High School PTSA

Literature: 1st Place, High School – Emma Lewis, Central High School PTSA

Music Composition: 2nd Place – Sam Petitt, Central High School PTSA

Visual Arts: 1st Place – Keren Ding, Central High School PTSA; Second Place – Gabriel McClanahan, Central High School PTSA

1st place winners from Central - Emma Lewis and Keren Ding - will advance to the National PTA Reflections showcase. Their state-winning Reflections submissions will be reviewed by esteemed arts professionals across the country. Winners of the National PTA program will be announced May 1 and will be celebrated throughout the following calendar year.

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them 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 in school and in life. This program is a collaboration of school PTA /PTSA volunteers, Springfield Council of PTAs, Missouri PTA, and National PTA.