Refiner Gameday!
The Refiner basketball teams will play at home today, Friday, January 23, 2026, vs. Power/Dutton/Brady with JV boys at 4:30pm, varsity girls at 6:00pm, and varsity boys at 7:30pm.
The Refiner basketball teams will play at home today, Friday, January 23, 2026, vs. Power/Dutton/Brady with JV boys at 4:30pm, varsity girls at 6:00pm, and varsity boys at 7:30pm.
Over the past two months, the 3rd grade students have been working little by little at the end of the day on this puzzle. Today, January 22, 2026, they finally completed it! This was a wonderful team effort—some students focused on building the border, while others worked hard to create the cat. Some would simply spy a piece that fit just where it belonged! Piece by piece, it all came together into this beautiful finished product. They should be proud of their teamwork, patience, and perseverance!
District 10C Basketball Standings - Week 6
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for January 19-25, 2026
Monday, January 19
FFA @ Shelby
Tuesday, January 20
FFA @ Great Falls
Wednesday, January 21
FFA @ Great Falls
Friday, January 23
HS Bball vs. P-D/B - 3:30pm ½ GJV| 4:30pm BJV| 6pm GV| 7:30pm BV
Saturday, January 24
S & D Divisionals @ CJI - Van Departure TBD
HS Bball vs. St. Patrick's Academy – 12:30pm ½ GJV| 1:30pm BJV| 3pm GV |4:30pm BV
Monday, January 19
FFA @ Shelby
Tuesday, January 20
FFA @ Great Falls
Wednesday, January 21
FFA @ Great Falls
Friday, January 23
HS Bball vs. P-D/B - 3:30pm ½ GJV| 4:30pm BJV| 6pm GV| 7:30pm BV
Saturday, January 24
S & D Divisionals @ CJI - Van Departure TBD
HS Bball vs. St. Patrick's Academy – 12:30pm ½ GJV| 1:30pm BJV| 3pm GV |4:30pm BV
No School
Sunburst Schools will not have school tomorrow, Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Sunburst Schools will not have school tomorrow, Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Game Day!
The Refiner basketball teams host the Heart Butte Warriors today, Saturday, January 17, 2026, with JV boys at 1:30, varsity girls at 3, and varsity boys at 4:30. There will not be a 1/2 girls JV game! Good luck Refiner teams!
Important Basketball Update
There will not be a 1/2 girls JV game vs. Heart Butte on Saturday, January 16th. Game times will be: JV boys at 1:30pm; varsity girls at 3:00pm, and Varsity boys at 4:30pm.
There will not be a 1/2 girls JV game vs. Heart Butte on Saturday, January 16th. Game times will be: JV boys at 1:30pm; varsity girls at 3:00pm, and Varsity boys at 4:30pm.
No School
Sunburst Schools will not have school on Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Sunburst Schools will not have school on Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Game Day!
The Refiner basketball teams host the CJI Hawks today, Friday, January 16, 2026, with JV boys at 4:30, varsity girls at 6, and varsity boys at 7:30. Good luck Refiner teams!
JV Girls Basketball
On Friday, January 16, we are postponing the girls JV game vs CJI and will hopefully have a makeup date soon. Thus, Friday games will be: 430pm Boys JV; 6pm Girls Varsity; 730pm Boys Varsity.
On Saturday, January 17, we are still on for the girls 1/2 JV game starting at 12:30pm vs Heart Butte. Saturday games will be: 12:30pm 1/2 Girls JV, 1:30pm Boys JV; 3pm Girls Varsity; 4:30pm Boys Varsity.
On Friday, January 16, we are postponing the girls JV game vs CJI and will hopefully have a makeup date soon. Thus, Friday games will be: 430pm Boys JV; 6pm Girls Varsity; 730pm Boys Varsity.
On Saturday, January 17, we are still on for the girls 1/2 JV game starting at 12:30pm vs Heart Butte. Saturday games will be: 12:30pm 1/2 Girls JV, 1:30pm Boys JV; 3pm Girls Varsity; 4:30pm Boys Varsity.
Student of the Month
The Sunburst Schools December 2025 Students of the Month were recognized at the January Sunburst School Board Meeting. The high school student of the month was Junior Elonzo Benjamin. The junior high student of the month was 8th grader Hailey Carroll. Mr. Dunk shared the staffs' reasoning for nominating these students and why the staff felt they were worthy candidates to be recognized. The board commended Elonzo and Hailey for their great efforts. The students that were present had their picture taken with the board. The students will receive a certificate for being named Student of the Month.
The Sunburst Schools December 2025 Students of the Month were recognized at the January Sunburst School Board Meeting. The high school student of the month was Junior Elonzo Benjamin. The junior high student of the month was 8th grader Hailey Carroll. Mr. Dunk shared the staffs' reasoning for nominating these students and why the staff felt they were worthy candidates to be recognized. The board commended Elonzo and Hailey for their great efforts. The students that were present had their picture taken with the board. The students will receive a certificate for being named Student of the Month.
National Honor Society
The NTCHS National Honor Society held their induction ceremony at the beginning of the January board meeting. Current NHS members Elonzo Benjamin, Michael Miller, Ali Nau, Ella Samsal, Colter Sandon, and Vince Taylor, along with NHS Advisor Mrs. Taylor went over the pillars of being an NHS member as well as their projects. All NHS members must be nominated and selected by the NTC faculty.
Congratulations to the newest members of the NTCHS Honor Society. New members are: Nick Bucklin, Janae Roberts, Halle Rogers, Wyatt Rogers, and Kacey Wipf.
The NTCHS National Honor Society held their induction ceremony at the beginning of the January board meeting. Current NHS members Elonzo Benjamin, Michael Miller, Ali Nau, Ella Samsal, Colter Sandon, and Vince Taylor, along with NHS Advisor Mrs. Taylor went over the pillars of being an NHS member as well as their projects. All NHS members must be nominated and selected by the NTC faculty.
Congratulations to the newest members of the NTCHS Honor Society. New members are: Nick Bucklin, Janae Roberts, Halle Rogers, Wyatt Rogers, and Kacey Wipf.
Sunburst Spelling Bee
The Sunburst Schools spelling bee was held today, January 13, 2026, at the Sunburst Elementary Gym. Congrats to all of our spellers that participated. The Top 15 and 2 alternates qualified for the Toole County Spelling Bee on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 6:30pm at the NTC Auditorium.
After 20 rounds, the 2025-2026 Sunburst School Spelling Bee Results were:
17. Raya Sagnella (Alt)
16. Lane Wood (Alt)
15. Harvey Roark
14. Abigail Myzie
13. Briella DeBoo
12. Jordy Clark
11. Bree Chilton
10. Jeana Hough-Sepulveda
9. Zoey Martel
8. Kim Matffeld
7. Cleona Buckingham
6. Padraig Myzie
5. Cadence Sudbrock
4. Henry Roark
3. Taryn Campros-Tomsheck
2. Kaeden Head
1. Levi Taylor
The Sunburst Schools spelling bee was held today, January 13, 2026, at the Sunburst Elementary Gym. Congrats to all of our spellers that participated. The Top 15 and 2 alternates qualified for the Toole County Spelling Bee on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 6:30pm at the NTC Auditorium.
After 20 rounds, the 2025-2026 Sunburst School Spelling Bee Results were:
17. Raya Sagnella (Alt)
16. Lane Wood (Alt)
15. Harvey Roark
14. Abigail Myzie
13. Briella DeBoo
12. Jordy Clark
11. Bree Chilton
10. Jeana Hough-Sepulveda
9. Zoey Martel
8. Kim Matffeld
7. Cleona Buckingham
6. Padraig Myzie
5. Cadence Sudbrock
4. Henry Roark
3. Taryn Campros-Tomsheck
2. Kaeden Head
1. Levi Taylor
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for January 12-19, 2026
Tuesday, January 13
Local Spelling Bee for 5th-8th Grade @ Sunburst Elementary Gym - 9am
Boys JV Basketball vs. Shelby - 4pm JV only
Friday, January 16
End of 2nd Quarter
HS Bball vs. CJI - 3:30pm ½ GJV| 4:30pm BJV| 6pm GV| 7:30pm BV
S & D @ Three Forks: Van Departure TBD
Saturday, January 17
Robotics @ Helena: Transit Departure TBD
S & D @ Three Forks: Van Departure TBD
HS Bball vs. Heart Butte – 12:30pm ½ GJV| 1:30pm BJV| 3pm GV |4:30pm BV
HS Snowball Dance: 8-11pm
Monday, January 19
No School - Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday, January 13
Local Spelling Bee for 5th-8th Grade @ Sunburst Elementary Gym - 9am
Boys JV Basketball vs. Shelby - 4pm JV only
Friday, January 16
End of 2nd Quarter
HS Bball vs. CJI - 3:30pm ½ GJV| 4:30pm BJV| 6pm GV| 7:30pm BV
S & D @ Three Forks: Van Departure TBD
Saturday, January 17
Robotics @ Helena: Transit Departure TBD
S & D @ Three Forks: Van Departure TBD
HS Bball vs. Heart Butte – 12:30pm ½ GJV| 1:30pm BJV| 3pm GV |4:30pm BV
HS Snowball Dance: 8-11pm
Monday, January 19
No School - Martin Luther King Day
District 10C Basketball - Week 5 Standings
Last week, 4th grade students did an artifact analysis and categorized them into groups. This week, students will discover why so many culturally diverse artifacts and objects were and still are relevant to Montana history!
Refiner Game Day!
The Refiner basketball teams travel to Augusta for games today, Saturday, January 10th. Boys JV plays at 1:30pm, Girls Varsity plays at 3pm, and the boys varsity plays at 4:30pm.
Good luck Refiner teams!
The Refiner basketball teams travel to Augusta for games today, Saturday, January 10th. Boys JV plays at 1:30pm, Girls Varsity plays at 3pm, and the boys varsity plays at 4:30pm.
Good luck Refiner teams!
1st Graders ended the first week back with Teddy Bear Day!
Refiner Game Day!
The Refiner basketball teams travel to North Star (Rudyard) for games today, Friday, January 9th. Boys JV plays at 4:30pm, Girls Varsity plays at 6pm, and the boys varsity plays at 7:30pm.
Good luck Refiner teams!
The Refiner basketball teams travel to North Star (Rudyard) for games today, Friday, January 9th. Boys JV plays at 4:30pm, Girls Varsity plays at 6pm, and the boys varsity plays at 7:30pm.
Good luck Refiner teams!
Preschool
Sunburst Schools is pleased to offer a preschool program for students that will be turning 5 on or before September 10, 2026. The preschool program will begin near the beginning of February 2026.
Please see the image below for all of the details about our preschool program.
Please contact Miss Lori at the elementary office at 406-937-5816 or lchristian@sunburst.k12.mt.us if you have questions or to begin the registration process.
Sunburst Schools is pleased to offer a preschool program for students that will be turning 5 on or before September 10, 2026. The preschool program will begin near the beginning of February 2026.
Please see the image below for all of the details about our preschool program.
Please contact Miss Lori at the elementary office at 406-937-5816 or lchristian@sunburst.k12.mt.us if you have questions or to begin the registration process.
