Writing sentences with prepositional phrases can be fun when it involves paper airplanes! The 5th grade students had fun making paper airplanes, flying them, and then writing a sentence that included a prepositional phrase about where they landed. Some ended up in some crazy spots!
Things got a little messy (and a lot scientific) in third grade today! Students investigated what happens when premade play dough is mixed with sand and sawdust, exploring how materials combine to form new mixtures. Lots of curiosity, great observations, and some very interesting textures were discovered along the way!
NTCHS/JH 2nd quarter perfect attendance and honor roll recipients. Congratulations to all the students on their hardwork!
Robotics
The Sunburst Big Brains Robotics team, led by coaches Amanda Nix, Ulan Omdahl, and Steve Habets, traveled to Bozeman February 11-13, 2026, to compete in the state robotics competition. Although they did not place, they had a successful season and look forward to how they can utilize their newly learned skills and friendships to design and build an even better robot next year!
The Sunburst Big Brains Robotics team, led by coaches Amanda Nix, Ulan Omdahl, and Steve Habets, traveled to Bozeman February 11-13, 2026, to compete in the state robotics competition. Although they did not place, they had a successful season and look forward to how they can utilize their newly learned skills and friendships to design and build an even better robot next year!
JH Science Fair
The JH Science Fair was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The fair was a culmination for all of the hard work these students have put in over the past few months. Thank you to everyone that came and supported the students and checked out their awesome projects.
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
District 10 C Tournament Brackets
The District 10C Tournament will be held next week, February 19-21, 2026, in Shelby.
The District 10C Tournament will be held next week, February 19-21, 2026, in Shelby.
Student of the Month
The Sunburst Schools January 2026 Students of the Month were recognized at the February Sunburst School Board Meeting. The high school student of the month was Freshman Jill Taylor. The junior high student of the month was 8th grader Colette Bucklin. 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 Jill and Coco for their great efforts. Both students were present and had their picture taken with the board. The students will receive a certificate for being named Student of the Month.
The Sunburst Schools January 2026 Students of the Month were recognized at the February Sunburst School Board Meeting. The high school student of the month was Freshman Jill Taylor. The junior high student of the month was 8th grader Colette Bucklin. 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 Jill and Coco for their great efforts. Both students were present and had their picture taken with the board. The students will receive a certificate for being named Student of the Month.
Our 4th graders are officially "churning" through Montana history!
We’ve traveled into the 20th Century to experience the highs and lows of the Homestead Act era. To get a real taste of life on the plains, we rolled up our sleeves today for some old-fashioned butter making.
Why the workout? Because tomorrow, the hard work continues! We’ll be grinding our own wheat and baking fresh bread from scratch.
It’s safe to say these young pioneers are finding out that history—and homemade butter—is pretty sweet!
Then and Now. 4th grade took a walking tour of our own school to see how things have changed throughout history.
Northern C Basketball Website
The Northern C basketball website is updated for the upcoming 25-26 district and divisional basketball tournaments. Please follow the link below for team information, brackets, and so much more!
https://sites.google.com/nsschools.org/2026northerncbasketball/northern-c
The Northern C basketball website is updated for the upcoming 25-26 district and divisional basketball tournaments. Please follow the link below for team information, brackets, and so much more!
https://sites.google.com/nsschools.org/2026northerncbasketball/northern-c
Boys JV Game Cancellation
The boys JV basketball game vs. Shelby today, February 10, 2026, has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
The boys JV basketball game vs. Shelby today, February 10, 2026, has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
County Bee
Congrats to all the students that participated in the Toole County Spelling Bee. Specials congratulations to Bree Chilton from Sunburst who finished in 3rd place!
Congrats to all the students that participated in the Toole County Spelling Bee. Specials congratulations to Bree Chilton from Sunburst who finished in 3rd place!
Senior Day
Senior day recognition for basketball was held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Congrats to our seniors and their families. Special thanks to the booster club, coaches, teammates, and community members for your support of these student athletes.
Senior day recognition for basketball was held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Congrats to our seniors and their families. Special thanks to the booster club, coaches, teammates, and community members for your support of these student athletes.
District 10C Basketball Standings - Week 9
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for February 9-15, 2026
Monday, February 9
Toole County Spelling Bee @ 6:30pm – HS Auditorium
Tuesday, February 10
Boys JV @ Shelby HS 5:30pm - Departure @ 4:30pm
Wednesday, February 11
Local JH Science Fair - HS Auditorium from 1pm to 3:30pm
Friday, February 13
Basketball @ CJI BJV 4:30p | GV 6p | BV 7:30p - Departure @ 2:15pm
Saturday, Feb 14
Basketball @ Heart Butte BJV 1:30p | GV 3p | BV 4:30p - Departure @ 10:30am
National History Day Regional Competition @ Helena
Monday, February 9
Toole County Spelling Bee @ 6:30pm – HS Auditorium
Tuesday, February 10
Boys JV @ Shelby HS 5:30pm - Departure @ 4:30pm
Wednesday, February 11
Local JH Science Fair - HS Auditorium from 1pm to 3:30pm
Friday, February 13
Basketball @ CJI BJV 4:30p | GV 6p | BV 7:30p - Departure @ 2:15pm
Saturday, Feb 14
Basketball @ Heart Butte BJV 1:30p | GV 3p | BV 4:30p - Departure @ 10:30am
National History Day Regional Competition @ Helena
Toole County Spelling Bee
The Toole County Spelling Bee will be held today, Monday, February 9, 2026, at 6pm in the NTC Auditorium. Please come and support our Sunburst and Shelby spellers! Good luck to all participants.
The Toole County Spelling Bee will be held today, Monday, February 9, 2026, at 6pm in the NTC Auditorium. Please come and support our Sunburst and Shelby spellers! Good luck to all participants.
100th day in 2nd grade!
Senior Gameday!
Today, Saturday, February 7, 2026, will be the final home game and senior day for Refiner athletes. The Refiners will host the Augusta Elks in conference action with a JV boys game at 1::30pm, a varsity girls game at 3:00pm, and a varsity boys game at 4:30pm.
Senior night recognition will be at approximately 4:15pm between the girls and boys games. Seniors being recognized are Cordelle Stulc, Ella Samsal, Ali Nau, Michael Miller, and Gabe Bouttier.
Today, Saturday, February 7, 2026, will be the final home game and senior day for Refiner athletes. The Refiners will host the Augusta Elks in conference action with a JV boys game at 1::30pm, a varsity girls game at 3:00pm, and a varsity boys game at 4:30pm.
Senior night recognition will be at approximately 4:15pm between the girls and boys games. Seniors being recognized are Cordelle Stulc, Ella Samsal, Ali Nau, Michael Miller, and Gabe Bouttier.
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