Zion Lutheran supports the O Tannenbaum exhibit

Students in grades fourth through sixth created a Charlie Brown themed tree. (Provided Photos)

For the last several years, students at Zion Lutheran School have been supporting the Tioga County Historical Society (TCHS) by decorating trees. Each class has made their own tree or wreath to support the exhibit.

Themes have varied through the years, but there has always been support by the staff at Zion and the families participating. From pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, the children enjoy the field trip to go and decorate. The teachers feel it is a good lesson to learn at a young age; to make or bring things that are for others. They also believe that it teaches the children to help others in the community.

The TCHS O Tannenbaum exhibit is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the TCHS Museum located at 110 Front St. in Owego.

The four-year-old pre-kindergarten class created an Angel tree with their teacher, Jennifer Schendel.

The O Tannenbaum Holiday Showcase is a Fundraiser where the public can enjoy looking at the trees, wreaths and other decorations, and then bid on them as a silent auction. The final night to bid is Dec. 17. All proceeds from the O Tannenbaum showcase directly benefit the TCHS Museum.

Call 687-2460 or visit www.tiogahistory.org to learn more. You can also follow them on Facebook.

Zion Lutheran School enrolls children from preschool through grade six in a Christ-centered environment with high academic standards in a loving, family-like atmosphere. Zion Lutheran School has an open enrollment policy for children of all denominations, races, color and ethnic origins.

Zion serves the children of five local school districts including Owego-Apalachin, Candor, Newark Valley, Union Endicott, Tioga Center and parts of Vestal.