100th Day Adventures: I Took 100 Steps Today By: First Grade
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 6 steps and I climbed a mountain. Next, I took 20 steps and climbed a coconut tree. Then, I took 14 steps and saw a starfish. After that, I took 15 steps and got surrounded by the sharks!!! Finally, I took 45 steps and I saw a treasure chest. By: Millie
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 30 steps and watched out for the octopus. Next, I took 30 steps and I gave the crabs food. Then, I took 30 steps and watched Dave the Octopus and his friends. After that, I took 5 steps and watched out for the alligators. Finally, I took 5 steps and I found a treasure chest. By: Lewis
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 20 steps and petted the starfish. Then, I took 25 steps and at the pineapple tree I found a friend. His name was Take-You. Next, I took 25 steps and I saw a lake. After that, I took 23 steps and I found the treasure chest. Finally, I took 7 steps and went home. By: Haven
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 14 steps and I got around the pond. Next, I took 16 steps and climbed the mountain. Then, I took 32 steps and I got through a graveyard. After that, I took 18 steps and I got stung by a sting ray. Finally, I took 20 steps and stepped on some crabs. I found the cannibal’s treasure! By: Eli
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 14 steps and I went to Sea Star Bay. Next, I took 20 steps and went to a big octopus! Then, I took 16 steps and I went to Crab Island. After that, I took 14 steps and I went to Sting Ray Cove. Finally, I took 36 steps and I saw a big dollhouse! By: Skylar
I took 100 (+ 45) steps today. First, I took 20 steps and I tried to not step on the crabs. Next, I took 30 steps and I climbed the mountain. Then, I took 40 steps and had a 99% chance of dying. After that, I took 50 steps and saw sharks. Finally, I took 5 steps and right when I got there, I napped and then I got the treasure. By: Ryker
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 20 steps and I climbed to the top of the mountain. Next, I took 40 steps and I fought the crabs. Then, I took 13 steps and saw a skull. After that, I took 17 steps and I saw an anchor. Finally, I took 10 steps and I saw a shark. By: Cooper
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 13 steps and I ran from the wolves. Next, I took 7 steps and I ran from the coconuts that rolled down the hill. Then, I took 39 steps and kept running from the sharks. After that, I took 22 steps and I stopped to admire the sting rays. Finally, I took 19 steps and got to the X and the treasure. By: Kate
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 6 steps and I climbed a mountain. Next, I took 20 steps and climbed a coconut tree. Then, I took 14 steps and saw a starfish. After that, I took 15 steps and got surrounded by the sharks!!! Finally, I took 45 steps and I saw a treasure chest. By: Millie
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 30 steps and watched out for the octopus. Next, I took 30 steps and I gave the crabs food. Then, I took 30 steps and watched Dave the Octopus and his friends. After that, I took 5 steps and watched out for the alligators. Finally, I took 5 steps and I found a treasure chest. By: Lewis
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 20 steps and petted the starfish. Then, I took 25 steps and at the pineapple tree I found a friend. His name was Take-You. Next, I took 25 steps and I saw a lake. After that, I took 23 steps and I found the treasure chest. Finally, I took 7 steps and went home. By: Haven
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 14 steps and I got around the pond. Next, I took 16 steps and climbed the mountain. Then, I took 32 steps and I got through a graveyard. After that, I took 18 steps and I got stung by a sting ray. Finally, I took 20 steps and stepped on some crabs. I found the cannibal’s treasure! By: Eli
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 14 steps and I went to Sea Star Bay. Next, I took 20 steps and went to a big octopus! Then, I took 16 steps and I went to Crab Island. After that, I took 14 steps and I went to Sting Ray Cove. Finally, I took 36 steps and I saw a big dollhouse! By: Skylar
I took 100 (+ 45) steps today. First, I took 20 steps and I tried to not step on the crabs. Next, I took 30 steps and I climbed the mountain. Then, I took 40 steps and had a 99% chance of dying. After that, I took 50 steps and saw sharks. Finally, I took 5 steps and right when I got there, I napped and then I got the treasure. By: Ryker
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 20 steps and I climbed to the top of the mountain. Next, I took 40 steps and I fought the crabs. Then, I took 13 steps and saw a skull. After that, I took 17 steps and I saw an anchor. Finally, I took 10 steps and I saw a shark. By: Cooper
I took 100 steps today. First, I took 13 steps and I ran from the wolves. Next, I took 7 steps and I ran from the coconuts that rolled down the hill. Then, I took 39 steps and kept running from the sharks. After that, I took 22 steps and I stopped to admire the sting rays. Finally, I took 19 steps and got to the X and the treasure. By: Kate
Ahoy! It's the 100th Day of School Mateys! First Graders celebrated by going on a 100th Day Pirate Adventure, creating a map and writing about their adventure, fishing for 100 words and playing Pirate Battleship !






100th Day Fiesta- Kindergarten










Minions, talking treasure chests, and Minecraft creatures, oh my! Imagination and creativity were flowing in the third grade classroom as students built their Valentine's Day boxes! 💕








District Basketball Passes
District 10C District basketball passes are available and for sale at all Refiner home games as well as at the High School Office throughout the week. The District 10C Tournament will be in Shelby on February 19-21, 2026
Passes:
All Session Adult $40
All Session Student/Senior(65) $25
Prices @ the gate:
Adult Individual session - $12
Student/Senior individual session - $10
District 10C District basketball passes are available and for sale at all Refiner home games as well as at the High School Office throughout the week. The District 10C Tournament will be in Shelby on February 19-21, 2026
Passes:
All Session Adult $40
All Session Student/Senior(65) $25
Prices @ the gate:
Adult Individual session - $12
Student/Senior individual session - $10


Guidance Counselor Appreciation
All week long Sunburst Schools has been honoring our amazing guidance counselor, Mrs. Kerfoot. She does an incredible job working with all of our students.
Sunburst Schools is fortunate to have Mrs. Kerfoot to provide guidance to our older students on scholarships, career choices, as well as life's challenges. At the elementary level, she does a wonderful job of teaching many necessary life lessons as well as coping skills and resilience.
All week long Sunburst Schools has been honoring our amazing guidance counselor, Mrs. Kerfoot. She does an incredible job working with all of our students.
Sunburst Schools is fortunate to have Mrs. Kerfoot to provide guidance to our older students on scholarships, career choices, as well as life's challenges. At the elementary level, she does a wonderful job of teaching many necessary life lessons as well as coping skills and resilience.

Food Service Appreciation Week
All week we have been celebrating our amazing lunch and breakfast crews. These folks work hard daily to provide delicious and nutritious meals for our students daily.
At the elementary, Miss Lorrie and Miss Brandi prepare all breakfast and lunch meals for all students. At the high school, Miss Leisha and Mr. Flesiher serve breakfast daily to our JH and HS students. Behind the scenes, Miss Lori and Mrs. Leichliter run the lunch computer, track meals, etc.
Sunburst Schools has an amazing crew that cares deeply about our students and prepares enjoyable meals daily! Thank you to our food services personnel!
All week we have been celebrating our amazing lunch and breakfast crews. These folks work hard daily to provide delicious and nutritious meals for our students daily.
At the elementary, Miss Lorrie and Miss Brandi prepare all breakfast and lunch meals for all students. At the high school, Miss Leisha and Mr. Flesiher serve breakfast daily to our JH and HS students. Behind the scenes, Miss Lori and Mrs. Leichliter run the lunch computer, track meals, etc.
Sunburst Schools has an amazing crew that cares deeply about our students and prepares enjoyable meals daily! Thank you to our food services personnel!


Refiner Gameday!
The Refiners host the North Star Knights in nonconference action today, Friday, February 6, 2026, with JV boys at 4:30pm, varsity girls at 6:00pm, and varsity boys at 7:30pm. Good luck Refiner teams!
The Refiners host the North Star Knights in nonconference action today, Friday, February 6, 2026, with JV boys at 4:30pm, varsity girls at 6:00pm, and varsity boys at 7:30pm. Good luck Refiner teams!

5th & 6th are on the slopes! It's a great day at Showdown!









State Speech & Debate
Leah Mostad and Athena Bouttier, along with Coach Henneberry, did an incredible job of representing NTCHS at State Speech & Debate last weekend in Townsend.
Leah performed exceptionally well and placed 6th at state! Athena also did an incredible job and was very close to placing.
Congrats Leah, Athena, and Coach Henneberry on a great season!
Leah Mostad and Athena Bouttier, along with Coach Henneberry, did an incredible job of representing NTCHS at State Speech & Debate last weekend in Townsend.
Leah performed exceptionally well and placed 6th at state! Athena also did an incredible job and was very close to placing.
Congrats Leah, Athena, and Coach Henneberry on a great season!

Refiner Gameday!
Today, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the varsity Refiner basketball teams travel to Big Sandy. The girls varsity tips at 4:00pm and the boys varsity begins at 5:30pm. Good luck Refiners!
Today, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the varsity Refiner basketball teams travel to Big Sandy. The girls varsity tips at 4:00pm and the boys varsity begins at 5:30pm. Good luck Refiners!

District 10C Basketball Standings - Week 8

Senior Night 2026
Senior night for Refiner basketball players will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, between the girls and boys game at approximately 4:15pm. The Refiners play Augusta with a JV game at 1:30pm, varsity girls at 3:00pm, and varsity boys at 4:30pm.
Seniors that will be recognized include: Cordelle Stulc, Ella Samsal, Ali Nau, Michael Miller, and Gabe Bouttier. Please come and cheer them on during their last home basketball game!
Senior night for Refiner basketball players will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, between the girls and boys game at approximately 4:15pm. The Refiners play Augusta with a JV game at 1:30pm, varsity girls at 3:00pm, and varsity boys at 4:30pm.
Seniors that will be recognized include: Cordelle Stulc, Ella Samsal, Ali Nau, Michael Miller, and Gabe Bouttier. Please come and cheer them on during their last home basketball game!

Gameday!
The Refiner girls basketball team hosts the Cut Bank Wolves in a varsity only game today, Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 4pm, in the NTC gym! Good luck Lady Refiners!
The Refiner girls basketball team hosts the Cut Bank Wolves in a varsity only game today, Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 4pm, in the NTC gym! Good luck Lady Refiners!

The 2nd Graders did some tasty investigations!

Pop Art-Presented by the Kindergarten Class.

District Basketball Passes
District 10C District basketball passes are available and for sale at all Refiner home games as well as at the High School Office throughout the week. The District 10C Tournament will be in Shelby on February 19-21, 2026
Passes:
All Session Adult $40
All Session Student/Senior(65) $25
Prices @ the gate:
Adult Individual session - $12
Student/Senior individual session - $10
District 10C District basketball passes are available and for sale at all Refiner home games as well as at the High School Office throughout the week. The District 10C Tournament will be in Shelby on February 19-21, 2026
Passes:
All Session Adult $40
All Session Student/Senior(65) $25
Prices @ the gate:
Adult Individual session - $12
Student/Senior individual session - $10


Gameday!
The Refiner boys host the Valier Panthers in a varsity only game at 6pm today, Friday, January 30, at the NTC gym! Good luck boys!

Good Luck Speech & Debate!
Good luck to Athena Bouttier and Leah Mostad, along with Coach Henneberry, as they head to their state competition in Townsend!
Good luck to Athena Bouttier and Leah Mostad, along with Coach Henneberry, as they head to their state competition in Townsend!

Preschool
Today, January 28, 2026, was the first day of preschool! We are excited to welcome two children to the kindergarten class every Wednesday morning from 9-11am!
Today, January 28, 2026, was the first day of preschool! We are excited to welcome two children to the kindergarten class every Wednesday morning from 9-11am!

