This year’s National PTA Reflections theme, “I Belong,” inspired thoughtful, creative and heartfelt artwork from Murdock students across all grade levels. We are so proud of the 20 participants who shared their voices through visual art, photography, literature, music and accessible arts.

At our Reflections Reception on December 3, we honored each student artist and revealed the local winners recognized in this year’s competition. Congratulations to all of our amazing winners!

View all our local winners, and take a moment to appreciate the creativity and heart each student put into their work.

Thank you to each student who participated this year. Your creativity adds so much joy and depth to our school community. We also appreciate our volunteers, especially our Reflections Chair Vanessa Palacios and our VP of Family Engagement Elizabeth McCorkle, as well as teachers and judges who helped bring this special program to life.

We can’t wait to see how Murdock shines again next year!

State-Level Advancing Entries

We’re thrilled to share that three Murdock entries are advancing to the Georgia PTA State Reflections Competition. These students will also be invited to the state ceremony on January 26, 2026.

Sam Phillips (5th grade)
Category: Accessible Arts
Title: My Eye in Art

Luke Suthar (2nd grade)
Category: Visual Arts
Title: Colorful Creatures Crawling Together

Julia Suthar (4th grade)
Category: Literature
Title: The Overlooked Book 

We are so proud of these students for moving forward and representing Murdock at the next level!