It's been a busy start to 2026 here in the 4th grade! From soil samples to lava models to chemical weathering in science, learning all about MT in the 20th century through classroom transformations, novel studies, and hands-on history in social studies, long division and multiplying multi-digit numbers in math, plus 45 newly learned spelling words, attending their first spelling bee, and practice with expanding sentences...these 4th graders are well on their way to covering some serious ground during the second semester of the school year!
K-6 Second Quarter awards. Way to go, kiddos! Keep up the great work.
The 5th grade finished up their chalk pastel Aurora Borealis art projects last Friday. They are always a favorite project that turn out so beautifully!
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for January 26-Jan 31, 2026
Wednesday, January 28
Preschool Begins: 9-11am
Thursday, January 29
S & D State @ Townsend: Van Departure 4pm
Friday, January 30
S & D State @ Townsend
Boys HS Bball vs. Valier - 6pm BV
Saturday, January 31
S & D State @ Townsend
Girls HS Bball vs. Cut Bank – 4pm GV
Wednesday, January 28
Preschool Begins: 9-11am
Thursday, January 29
S & D State @ Townsend: Van Departure 4pm
Friday, January 30
S & D State @ Townsend
Boys HS Bball vs. Valier - 6pm BV
Saturday, January 31
S & D State @ Townsend
Girls HS Bball vs. Cut Bank – 4pm GV
Refiner Speech & Debate
Congrats to the NTC Refiner Speech & Debate competitors! Leah Mostad placed 4th and Athena Bouttier finished in 6th place at Divisionals.
Good luck to both girls and Coach Joel Henneberry as they now will be advancing to state this coming weekend in Townsend!
Congrats to the NTC Refiner Speech & Debate competitors! Leah Mostad placed 4th and Athena Bouttier finished in 6th place at Divisionals.
Good luck to both girls and Coach Joel Henneberry as they now will be advancing to state this coming weekend in Townsend!
District 10C Standings - Week 7
Refiner Gameday!
The Refiner basketball teams will play at home today, Saturday, January 24, 2026, vs. Great Falls Central with JV boys at 1:30pm, varsity girls at 3:00pm, and varsity boys at 4:30pm.
The Refiner basketball teams will play at home today, Saturday, January 24, 2026, vs. Great Falls Central with JV boys at 1:30pm, varsity girls at 3:00pm, and varsity boys at 4:30pm.
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
