Candy Cane Sale
Thank you to all who contributed towards the 6th Grade Candy Cane sales. Our 6th Grade class raised $184.65 and will donate all money to the Quailwings Animal Rescue in Cut Bank.
Thank you to all who contributed towards the 6th Grade Candy Cane sales. Our 6th Grade class raised $184.65 and will donate all money to the Quailwings Animal Rescue in Cut Bank.

December 20th Basketball Game Update!
St. Patty's will only be able to field a 1/2 boys JV game tomorrow, so updated appx game times will be:
1pm GJV
2pm BJV
3pm GV
430pm BV
NEW BUS DEPARTURE: 10:15am HS | 10:30am 4 Corners
St. Patty's will only be able to field a 1/2 boys JV game tomorrow, so updated appx game times will be:
1pm GJV
2pm BJV
3pm GV
430pm BV
NEW BUS DEPARTURE: 10:15am HS | 10:30am 4 Corners

Buddy Time!
Sunburst Schools K-12 students had a fantastic afternoon with their big buddies and little buddies. Thanks to Mrs. Richmond and Miss Tomsheck for planning all of the fun activities. The exciting activities finished with students finding their new sweatshirts! Please see our Facebook page for more pictures!



Thank You!
The students and staff are very appreciative of the new Sunburst Refiner hoodies they received today. Thanks to all those generous folks that made this gift possible! We are extremely thankful and fortunate to live in such an amazing community.

Yesterday, 4th grade had the pleasure of performing "What Could Go Wrong the Night Before Christmas?" to our school and parents. We'll try getting the video posted for everyone to enjoy the kids' hard work and Christmas spirit!

Christmas Break
Students last day before the Christmas break will be Friday, December 19th. Students will have a regular Friday with a 2:30pm dismissal. Students will have no school from December 20th, 2025 through January 4th, 2026. School will resume on Monday, January 5th, 2026!
We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday break!
Students last day before the Christmas break will be Friday, December 19th. Students will have a regular Friday with a 2:30pm dismissal. Students will have no school from December 20th, 2025 through January 4th, 2026. School will resume on Monday, January 5th, 2026!
We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday break!

Candy Cane Sale
The 6th grade class will be having their annual candy cane sale on December 17 and December 18 at lunch. Candy canes will be $.50 each. Students will be limited to purchasing 4 at a time.
All proceeds earned will be donated to the Quailwings Animal Rescue in Cut Bank.
The 6th grade class will be having their annual candy cane sale on December 17 and December 18 at lunch. Candy canes will be $.50 each. Students will be limited to purchasing 4 at a time.
All proceeds earned will be donated to the Quailwings Animal Rescue in Cut Bank.

Thank you to Shelby Care Center for allowing the students to sing their songs to your residents. This was such a rewarding experience for all the students who sang. We can't wait to do it again!
If you want to see these students sing, you still have a chance! Today at 2:00 p.m., they will be singing the same songs they sang for these wonderful residents at the elementary school gym.
If you want to see these students sing, you still have a chance! Today at 2:00 p.m., they will be singing the same songs they sang for these wonderful residents at the elementary school gym.


FCCLA Wreath Sale!
We have extra wreaths, swags, reindeer & centerpieces. They will be available before and after the Christmas concerts today.
If you preordered your FCCLA member should be getting them to you this week. Please reach out at the following if you have not received your orders. chenneberry@sunburst.k12.mt.us

Christmas Concerts Today!
The Kindergarten-6th grade Christmas program will be held on today, December 16, 2025 at 2pm in the Sunburst Elementary Gym.
The JH/HS Christmas Program will be held on this evening, December 16, 2025 at 7pm at the NTC Auditorium.
Both programs will be streamed live via our Sunburst Schools Facebook page.
The Kindergarten-6th grade Christmas program will be held on today, December 16, 2025 at 2pm in the Sunburst Elementary Gym.
The JH/HS Christmas Program will be held on this evening, December 16, 2025 at 7pm at the NTC Auditorium.
Both programs will be streamed live via our Sunburst Schools Facebook page.

District 10C Basketball Standings - Week 2

Menu Changes this Week!
The following menu changes will occur for the week of December 15-19, 2025!
**Monday will now be Chicken Patties and French Fries
**Tuesday will now be Chicken and Rice
**Thursday will now be Pizza and Veggie
The following menu changes will occur for the week of December 15-19, 2025!
**Monday will now be Chicken Patties and French Fries
**Tuesday will now be Chicken and Rice
**Thursday will now be Pizza and Veggie

Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for December 15-22
Monday, December 15
3rd-6th Grade to Care Center in Shelby to Christmas Carol
Tuesday, December 16
K-6 Music Program at 2pm in Elementary Gym
HS/JH Christmas Concert at NTC Auditorium at 7pm
Friday, December 19
HS Basketball @ Dutton: 3:30p GJV/430p BJV/6p GV/730p BV: Bus Departure 1:15pm
Saturday, December 20
HS Basketball @ St Patrick’s Academy: 1230pm GJV/130p BJV/3p GV/430 BV -- Bus departs at 9:45am
S&D @ Choteau
Events after the New Year
Friday, January 2
HS Boys Basketball @ Valier 6p Boys Varsity: Bus Departure 4pm
Saturday, January 3
HS Girls Basketball @ Cut Bank: 3pm GJV/4pm GV: Transit/Bus Departure 1:15 pm
Monday, December 15
3rd-6th Grade to Care Center in Shelby to Christmas Carol
Tuesday, December 16
K-6 Music Program at 2pm in Elementary Gym
HS/JH Christmas Concert at NTC Auditorium at 7pm
Friday, December 19
HS Basketball @ Dutton: 3:30p GJV/430p BJV/6p GV/730p BV: Bus Departure 1:15pm
Saturday, December 20
HS Basketball @ St Patrick’s Academy: 1230pm GJV/130p BJV/3p GV/430 BV -- Bus departs at 9:45am
S&D @ Choteau
Events after the New Year
Friday, January 2
HS Boys Basketball @ Valier 6p Boys Varsity: Bus Departure 4pm
Saturday, January 3
HS Girls Basketball @ Cut Bank: 3pm GJV/4pm GV: Transit/Bus Departure 1:15 pm

Please join the band and choir for their annual Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 16th, at 7 p.m. With an added play and some homemade cookies, this night is sure to be merry and bright.

The 5th grade class had the opportunity to do a zoom art lesson with artist Stella Nall through the Missoula Art Museum . They got to see some of her amazing work that is on display in the exhibit and learn about how Montana and her Crow heritage inspires her work. Stella then taught an engaging drawing lesson. It was a fun hour of learning on our Thursday morning!








Refiner Gameday!
The Refiner basketball teams play in the Hi-Line Tip Off Tournament today, December 13, in Chester. Admission will be $10 for adults and $7 for students. which is good for both locations on that same day.
The Lady Refiner basketball team plays in Chester vs. Hays beginning at 9:00am.
The Refiner boys team will play in Chester vs. Hays beginning around 10:30am.
The Refiner JV boys team will play in Rudyard vs. St. Patrick's Academy at approximately 1:30pm.
The Refiner basketball teams play in the Hi-Line Tip Off Tournament today, December 13, in Chester. Admission will be $10 for adults and $7 for students. which is good for both locations on that same day.
The Lady Refiner basketball team plays in Chester vs. Hays beginning at 9:00am.
The Refiner boys team will play in Chester vs. Hays beginning around 10:30am.
The Refiner JV boys team will play in Rudyard vs. St. Patrick's Academy at approximately 1:30pm.

Refiner Gameday!
The Refiner boys basketball team play in the Hi-Line Tip Off Tournament today, Friday, December 12th, in North Star. Admission will be $10 for adults and $7 for students. which is good for both locations on that same day.
The Refiner boys team will play in Rudyard vs. Highwood beginning around 10:30am.
The Refiner JV boys team will play in Chester vs. Heart Butte at approximately 3pm.
The Refiner boys basketball team play in the Hi-Line Tip Off Tournament today, Friday, December 12th, in North Star. Admission will be $10 for adults and $7 for students. which is good for both locations on that same day.
The Refiner boys team will play in Rudyard vs. Highwood beginning around 10:30am.
The Refiner JV boys team will play in Chester vs. Heart Butte at approximately 3pm.

Hi-Line Tip Off Pre-Season Tourney Updated Schedule


Important Refiner Girls Basketball Update!
Due to the weather the girls opponent on Friday has cancelled (GF Home School). The Hi Line Tournament has rescheduled the Refiner girls to now open the tournament tomorrow, December 11.
The Lady Refiners will play in Chester at 3pm vs. Heart Butte. This rescheduling still allows the Lady Refiner team to be able to play two games. The girls will leave after lunch (approximately 12:45pm).
As a result, the girls will NOT play on Friday and will attend school. All other games are still following the original schedule.
Due to the weather the girls opponent on Friday has cancelled (GF Home School). The Hi Line Tournament has rescheduled the Refiner girls to now open the tournament tomorrow, December 11.
The Lady Refiners will play in Chester at 3pm vs. Heart Butte. This rescheduling still allows the Lady Refiner team to be able to play two games. The girls will leave after lunch (approximately 12:45pm).
As a result, the girls will NOT play on Friday and will attend school. All other games are still following the original schedule.

Sunburst was well represented with the entries for the Gingerbread Contest at the Marias Museum Open House! The 5th Grade class took 1st Place Cookie Award, 2nd Place Team Effort Award, AND People's Choice Award! All of the 4th graders placed with their train cars and won the 3rd Place Team Award! Congrats to all of the contestants! It was a fun time had by all!





