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A sample of a Bryant Elementary ornament colored by a student.
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Bryant Ornaments in White House National Christmas Tree Display
Anna Aguilar

Bryant Elementary students will have their artwork featured on the Oklahoma tree beside the 2025 National Christmas Tree in President’s Park in Washington, D.C.

Bryant Elementary Ornaments in the White House National Christmas Tree Display
 
Holiday tree ornaments usually hold unique memories for families. For the Moore Public Schools Bryant Elementary family, a unique ornament, created over the summer by a group of students, now holds an entirely different type of memory.
 
Students from Moore Public Schools Bryant Elementary will have their artwork featured on the Oklahoma tree beside the National Christmas Tree in President’s Park in Washington, D.C.
 
On May 19, Bryant Principal Dr. Trey Skaggs learned his school was selected to participate in the National Christmas Tree Lighting Display at the White House. The annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is Dec. 4 in Washington, D.C.
 
“It was wonderful to be selected, but school let out for the summer on May 16, and I received the email invitation to participate in the project on May 19. Because it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I reached out to our Bryant families to see who could bring their students to the school to partake in this national project," said Skaggs.
 
We got students back up to the school after school was out, and their creative designs were amazing. I’m so proud of our Blazers. 
 
 - Dr. Trey Skaggs
 
Skaggs will attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with MPS Superintendent Dr. Robert Romines and Elementary Education Director Debra Hendrix. 
 
In 2024, Bryant was selected as an elementary school to have their student ornaments hang on one of the trees at the Oklahoma State Capitol. The nomination for a White House Christmas Tree ornament stemmed from that Oklahoma Capitol tree project.
 
The invitation for Bryant to participate in the project came from the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, in collaboration with the White House Visitors Office. There are 58 trees surrounding the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. Each tree features weather-proof ornaments, designed by students from each state and focused on the 2025 theme of “What Makes Your State Beautiful.” The free display is open to the public from Dec. 6 to Jan. 1, 2026.
 
Sophie Ward of the White House Visitors Office wrote in an email, “Each tree is decorated with student-designed ornaments that celebrate the unique cultures, stories, and communities of each U.S. state, territory, Bureau of Indian Education and the Department of Defense Education Activity.”
 
Review each state’s designs for the 2025 National Christmas Tree at www.thenationaltree.org/ornaments.
 
HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL TREE
 
According to The National Tree website, in 1923, President Calvin Coolidge walked from the White House to the Ellipse to light a 48-foot fir tree decorated with 2,500 electric bulbs in red, white and green, as a local choir and a “quartet” from the U.S. Marine Band performed. Decades later, this American holiday tradition continues to bring citizens together to share in a message of hope and peace. Learn more at www.thenationaltree.org/about-the-tree

 

The image appears to be a colorful, hand-drawn ornament featuring various names and hearts, with the text %22National Christmas Tree Lighting 2025%22 at the bottom.
The image depicts a whimsical and colorful design featuring various marine creatures, including a starfish, a whale, and a seahorse, along with a clock face and the text %22National Christmas Tree Lighting 2022%22.
A white dove silhouette is prominently displayed against a backdrop of various shades of blue, creating a visually striking and symbolic representation.
A stylized illustration depicts a bird-like figure in the foreground, surrounded by a vibrant pink and yellow background.
A whimsical illustration depicting a nighttime landscape with a Route 66 sign, mountains, a crescent moon, and a starry sky. The foreground features a small town or city skyline, while the background showcases the natural scenery of the region.
A blue circular seal with the word %22OKLAHOMA%22 prominently displayed, featuring a Native American-inspired design with a feathered headdress and a dreamcatcher-like element in the center.
A colorful drawing of a puffin bird perched on a branch, with a blue background and the text %22National Christmas Tree Lighting 2025%22 surrounding it.
A circular illustration depicting a serene landscape with a body of water, a bridge, and a Christmas tree with lights in the background.
A colorful drawing depicting a bird in flight, with a sun in the background and a boat or ship in the foreground on a body of water.
The image depicts various symbols and elements representing the state of Oklahoma, including a handprint, a star, a flower, and the word %22Oklahoma%22 prominently displayed.
A colorful drawing depicting a bus with the text %22AMTRAK HEARTLAND FLYER%22 against a backdrop of a blue sky and a red landscape.
A colorful drawing depicting the Devon Park area, with a large blue dome-shaped structure in the foreground and a row of buildings in the background.
A colorful drawing depicting a Christmas tree with ornaments and lights, surrounded by a snowy landscape with mountains in the background.
A colorful, abstract illustration depicting a tall, blue structure surrounded by a vibrant landscape of yellow, pink, and green hues.
The image depicts a circular design composed of various geometric shapes in shades of blue, gray, and yellow, with the text %22National Christmas Tree Lighting 2023%22 at the bottom.
The image depicts the Oklahoma state emblem, featuring a tornado symbol and the text %22Oklahoma Wheeler Ferris Wheel%22, surrounded by a decorative border. The background appears to be a light, cloudy sky.
A colorful drawing depicting a bird in flight surrounded by various nature elements such as flowers, leaves, and a Canadian flag.
The image depicts a surreal landscape with a tornado-like structure in the center, surrounded by a desert-like environment with a pumpjack and a rose in the foreground.
A vibrant, abstract depiction of a structure with geometric shapes and patterns in shades of purple, blue, and yellow against a colorful background.
A colorful, hand-drawn illustration depicting a serene winter landscape with mountains, a lake, and a sun in the sky. In the foreground, there appears to be a small structure or building.
A hand-drawn image depicting a ferris wheel in the foreground, surrounded by a grassy landscape and a cloudy sky in the background.
A colorful drawing depicts a whimsical creature standing on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by a sun, flower, and a blue sky with clouds.
The image contains various elements, including a person performing a gymnastic move, a tornado, an oil pump, and a rose. The background appears to be a cloudy sky.