Baldwin Students Recognized in PTA Reflections Competition

Students across the Baldwin Union Free School District were recently recognized in the annual PTA Reflections competition, where more than 300,000 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 from across the nation compete, creating and submitting original works in various categories, including Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Each submission must focus on a theme, which was “Accepting Imperfection” this year. Those who succeed at the regional level advance to the state level, with the potential to reach national.

This year, more than 80 Baldwin students participated in the PTA Reflections competition, 18 of whom were declared Nassau Region Finalists. Brookside Elementary School students, Hailey Nembhard and Christopher Voegtlen, went on to the state level. They were among the 107 to receive an Award of Merit out of hundreds of submissions. During the district’s March Board of Education meeting, each participant was recognized by their school's PTA with a certificate.

The National PTA has been dedicated to promoting arts education for over 50 years through the PTA Reflections program. This initiative inspires students to explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, fostering artistic literacy and confidence. Ultimately, it nurtures a passion for learning that supports their success both academically and in life.

For more information about the Reflections program, visit the National PTA website. 

View complete list of Baldwin PTA Reflection participants >> 

New York State PTA Reflections Awards Winners for 2024-2025

Brookside Elementary School

• Hailey Nembhard, 5th Grade
• Christopher Voegtlen, 2nd Grade

View complete list of state-level finalists >>

Nassau Region PTA Finalists

Brookside Elementary School

• Hailey Nembhard, 5th Grade
• Kelsey Nembhard, 2nd Grade
• Christopher Voegtlen, 2nd Grade

Lenox Elementary School

• Nathanael Hendricks, 2nd Grade
• Kaylee Ricca, 3rd Grade
• Kristian Clarke, 4th Grade
• Colin Heyward, 5th Grade

Meadow Elementary School

• Stephan Calixte, 3 Grade 
• Zoe Hans, 5 Grade

Plaza Elementary School

• Lucy Cain, 4th Grade
• Emilie Gervais, 1st Grade                                         
• Zoe Michel, 3rd Grade                                              
• Nia Ross, 5th Grade  

Baldwin Middle School

• Cerai Ashby, 7th Grade
• Elijah Casseus, 6th Grade
• Synthia DeSantos, 8th Grade
• Angelica Resurrecion, 6th Grade
• Marcus Semedy, 8th Grade