🪖 REPORTING FOR DUTY IN 4TH GRADE! 🪖
Even with a short week before Teacher Convention, our 4th graders didn't slow down—they leveled up!
As we start to wrap up our first quarter, our classroom transformed into Boot Camp Central!
Sergeant Richmond's recruits tackled a high-energy cumulative review, putting all the skills and knowledge they’ve built over the seven weeks to the test.
From mission-based challenges to team skill courses, they worked hard, had a blast, and proved they are officially battle-ready for Quarter 2! 💪📚
This quarter, our 4th grade classroom has kicked off our first Montana history unit with a focus on Montana’s First People!
As part of this unit, we read the graphic novel Thunderous, co-authored by Montana’s own M.L. Smoker. Following Aiyana's journey through the Spirit World opened up amazing classroom discussions about identity, oral traditions, and the deep connection Indigenous people have with the land.
Our young historians engaged in hands-on activities, from analyzing primary sources to creating their own reflective artwork and graphic organizers.
It has been inspiring to watch them make meaningful connections between the book, our state's history, and the world around them!
The 5th grade was so lucky to have Mrs. Bloch leave retirement for a day to come and teach our class about science projects and the scientific method. The students really started to get excited about finding a project that interested them individually!
Reminder - No School!
Sunburst Schools will not have school on Thursday and Friday, October 15th and 16th due to the MEA Teacher Days. Enjoy the four day weekend!
Sunburst Schools will not have school on Thursday and Friday, October 15th and 16th due to the MEA Teacher Days. Enjoy the four day weekend!
7th-12th Music Concert
The 7th-12th grade students at NTC will be performing their fall music concert on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7pm in the NTC Auditorium. The students will take the audience on a journey through time from the 1950s-Present day.
The 7th-12th grade students at NTC will be performing their fall music concert on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7pm in the NTC Auditorium. The students will take the audience on a journey through time from the 1950s-Present day.
Student of the Month
The Sunburst Schools September 2026 Students of the Month were recognized at the October Sunburst School Board Meeting. The high school student of the month was Junior Ethan Samsal. The junior high student of the month was 7th grader Padraig Myzie. Mr. Bucklin shared the staffs' reasoning for nominating these students and why the staff felt they were worthy candidates to be recognized. The board commended Ethan and Padraig for their great efforts. Padraig was present and had his picture taken with the board. Ethan had his picture with Mr. Bucklin. The students will receive a certificate for being named Student of the Month.
The Sunburst Schools September 2026 Students of the Month were recognized at the October Sunburst School Board Meeting. The high school student of the month was Junior Ethan Samsal. The junior high student of the month was 7th grader Padraig Myzie. Mr. Bucklin shared the staffs' reasoning for nominating these students and why the staff felt they were worthy candidates to be recognized. The board commended Ethan and Padraig for their great efforts. Padraig was present and had his picture taken with the board. Ethan had his picture with Mr. Bucklin. The students will receive a certificate for being named Student of the Month.
Volleyball Standings - Week 7
Football Standings - Week 7
VB Gameday!
Today, Tuesday, October 13, the Lady Refiner Volleyball team travels to Simms to play at 6pm. Good luck Lady Refiners!
Today, Tuesday, October 13, the Lady Refiner Volleyball team travels to Simms to play at 6pm. Good luck Lady Refiners!
Flu Shots Available
The Toole County Health Department will be offering a flu immunization clinic for flu shots at Sunburst Schools on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026. Students must have a completed consent form to receive the flu shot.
The Toole County Health Department will be offering a flu immunization clinic for flu shots at Sunburst Schools on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026. Students must have a completed consent form to receive the flu shot.
International Football Cooperative
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation was in Sunburst on Saturday, October 10, 2026, to do a special story about our unique international cooperative between Sunburst Schools and Milk River Ridge School.
Please check out the coverage from the links below.
Television:
https://youtu.be/3nSadqDc_RA?si=0z7_Ra2EbzejCP5Y
Radio:
The story starts around the 25 minute mark.
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-8-your-world-tonight/clip/16242549-riyadhs-international-airport-hit-missile-strikes
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation was in Sunburst on Saturday, October 10, 2026, to do a special story about our unique international cooperative between Sunburst Schools and Milk River Ridge School.
Please check out the coverage from the links below.
Television:
https://youtu.be/3nSadqDc_RA?si=0z7_Ra2EbzejCP5Y
Radio:
The story starts around the 25 minute mark.
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-8-your-world-tonight/clip/16242549-riyadhs-international-airport-hit-missile-strikes
XC Meet Cancelled
The XC Meet in Valier today, October 12, has been cancelled due to the weather.
The XC Meet in Valier today, October 12, has been cancelled due to the weather.
XC Meet Day
Today, Monday, October 12, the Refiner XC team travels to Valier for a 3:30 race! Good luck Refiners!
Today, Monday, October 12, the Refiner XC team travels to Valier for a 3:30 race! Good luck Refiners!
No School - MEA Break
Sunburst Schools will not have school on Thursday and Friday, October 15th and 16th due to the MEA Teacher Days. Enjoy the four day weekend!
Sunburst Schools will not have school on Thursday and Friday, October 15th and 16th due to the MEA Teacher Days. Enjoy the four day weekend!
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Events for October 12-18, 2026
Monday, Oct 12
XC @ Valier 3:30: Departure @ 2pm
JH BB practice Starts
Tuesday, Oct 13
Picture Retake Day
JH Basketball Picture Day
Flu Shot Clinic
School Board Meeting - 7pm
VB @ Simms 6p: Departure @ 2pm
Thursday, Oct 15 (NO School)
XC @ Fairfield Harvest Hills 10am: Departure @ 7:30am
Friday, October 16 (No School)
FB @ CJI 7pm: Departure @ 4:30 pm
Monday, Oct 12
XC @ Valier 3:30: Departure @ 2pm
JH BB practice Starts
Tuesday, Oct 13
Picture Retake Day
JH Basketball Picture Day
Flu Shot Clinic
School Board Meeting - 7pm
VB @ Simms 6p: Departure @ 2pm
Thursday, Oct 15 (NO School)
XC @ Fairfield Harvest Hills 10am: Departure @ 7:30am
Friday, October 16 (No School)
FB @ CJI 7pm: Departure @ 4:30 pm
JH Basketball Begins & JH Picture Day!
The JH basketball season begins tomorrow, Monday, October 12, 2026. All 4th-8th grade boys and girls are encouraged to participate!
The first practices will be on Monday with the Girls at the HS gym from 3:45p -5:15p and the boys at the Elem Gym from 3:45p -530p. Parent meetings will be held immediately after practice at the respected practice location
JH basketball coaches this year will be Head Boys Coach Michael Miller who will be assisted by Tony Fleisher. The girls program will be led by Jessica Solberg and assisted by Alex Aschim.
Picture day for JH basketball will be on Tuesday, October 13. Lindsay Sandon Photo + Design will be taking all team photos. The form attached will be coming home with athletes.
The JH basketball season begins tomorrow, Monday, October 12, 2026. All 4th-8th grade boys and girls are encouraged to participate!
The first practices will be on Monday with the Girls at the HS gym from 3:45p -5:15p and the boys at the Elem Gym from 3:45p -530p. Parent meetings will be held immediately after practice at the respected practice location
JH basketball coaches this year will be Head Boys Coach Michael Miller who will be assisted by Tony Fleisher. The girls program will be led by Jessica Solberg and assisted by Alex Aschim.
Picture day for JH basketball will be on Tuesday, October 13. Lindsay Sandon Photo + Design will be taking all team photos. The form attached will be coming home with athletes.
VB Game Day!
The Lady Refiners host the Heart Butte Warriors today, Saturday, October 10, 2026, with a 2pm start! Good luck Lady Refiners!
The Lady Refiners host the Heart Butte Warriors today, Saturday, October 10, 2026, with a 2pm start! Good luck Lady Refiners!
FB Gameday!
The Refiners play their last home game today, Saturday, October 10, vs. Heart Butte at 6pm! Good luck boys!
The Refiners play their last home game today, Saturday, October 10, vs. Heart Butte at 6pm! Good luck boys!
Fire Safety
Sunburst Schools wishes to thank the Sunburst Fire Department (Ben McAlpine, Lane Gordon, and Trevor Pickering) for coming to the elementary school and sharing about the importance of fire safety. We are very appreciate of all that our fire fighters and first responders to to assist our school and our community! Thank you Sunburst Fire Department!
Sunburst Schools wishes to thank the Sunburst Fire Department (Ben McAlpine, Lane Gordon, and Trevor Pickering) for coming to the elementary school and sharing about the importance of fire safety. We are very appreciate of all that our fire fighters and first responders to to assist our school and our community! Thank you Sunburst Fire Department!
VB Game Day!
The Lady Refiners travel to Cascade today, Friday, October 9, for a 6pm game! Good luck Lady Refiners!
The Lady Refiners travel to Cascade today, Friday, October 9, for a 6pm game! Good luck Lady Refiners!
