San Marino, CA — The San Marino Unified School District is proud to announce that eight students were recognized in the 2025–2026 First District PTA Reflections program, themed “I Belong.”
Students competed against peers from 21 PTA councils representing more than 240 school PTAs across the First District. Several SMUSD students received the prestigious Award of Excellence, advancing their entries to the California State PTA for further judging.
2025–2026 First District PTA Reflections Award Recipients (pictured below)
Dance Choreography
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Ava Newton, San Marino High School, Junior — Award of Excellence
“Make That Change” -
Maggie Almond, Valentine Elementary, Grade 2 — Award of Merit
“A Place to Belong”
Photography
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Aaron Noshadi, Valentine Elementary, Grade 3 — Award of Merit
“Where My Heart Belongs”
Music Composition
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Riyan Vishwanath, San Marino High School, Freshman— Award of Excellence
“Acceptance” -
Isaiah Yao, Huntington Middle School, Grade 6 — Award of Excellence
“The Echo of My Heritage” -
Arvin Wu, Valentine Elementary, Grade 2 — Award of Excellence
“We Belong”
Literature
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Tabitha Han, San Marino High School, Sophomore — Award of Merit
“Boxes”
Film Production
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Aubtin Mehraie, Valentine Elementary, Grade 4 — Award of Merit
“A Job for James”
San Marino Unified School District congratulates all student artists and extends appreciation to the PTA, educators, and families who support arts education and student expression throughout the district.
