Sunburst Schools

High school awards from State science fair!

Science Fair Results Sunburst Schools had another super successful State Science Fair in Missoula! More information and pictures will be coming soon, but we wanted to share our students' incredible results! 1st Place High School: North Toole County High School 1st Place Middle School: Sunburst Middle School Individual Results: Bree Chilton - Silver Cadence Sudbrock - Gold, Division 2 Grand award, UM Mathematical & Science Award Levi Taylor - Gold, 1st-6th Physical Science Award, UM Mathematical Science Award, Division 2 Grand Award Tucker McAlpine & Dartantian Widhalm - Silver, CO2 & Greenhouse Gas Reduction Award Grayson Buckley - Gold, 3rd-7th Biology and Mycology Award Colette Bucklin - Gold, 2nd-7th Biology Award Hailey Carroll - Silver Hunter Fenger - Silver Raya Sagnella - Gold, CO2 & Greenhouse Gas Reduction Award, 2nd-7th Physical Science Award, NASA Earth System Science Award Lane Wood - Gold, 1st-7th Physical, Early Inventor Award, UM Computer Science Award Lillian Sudbrock - Gold, 2nd-8th Biology Award, UM Dept of Chemistry Award Cheyenne Miller & Maci Mokate - Silver Elonzo Benjamin - Silver, CO2 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Award Parker Berthelote - Silver Tanner Heaton - Gold Waylon Myzie - Silver, CO2 & Greenhouse Gas Reduction Award, College of Forestry & Communication 1st Place Award Ella Samsal - Silver, Association of Women Geoscientists Award Colter Sandon - Silver, Best Project by a Sophomore Vince Taylor - Silver Janto van Hettinga - Gold, CO2 & Greenhouse Gas Reduction Award, Merit Award, Best Project by a junior, NOAA Award, Stockholm Junior Water Prize Award

Science Awards! 1st Place - Small School - Middle School; Grand Award Middle School-Levi; 1st Place 6th grade Physical-Levi; Math and Science Award-Levi; 1st Place 6th grade Biological-Cadence; Greenhouse gas reduction award-Tucker and Dartanian

Here is the zoom link for tomorrow's State Science Fair Awards ceremony: https://umontana.zoom.us/j/99307053046 It starts at 9!

6th grade earned 2 Golds and 2 Silvers! Great effort by all!

7th and 8th graders ready for judging at the Montana State Science Fair!

6th grade ready for State Science Fair! Bring on the judges!

High School ... ready for State Science Fair!

In Leadership class this year, students have been working through the Lead4Change curriculum. Each team researched community issues and chose a service project that was meaningful to them. "Team Awesome" made up of Yael, Nick and Kacey chose to update track equipment. These students kept the book at JH basketball games and worked concessions during a HS game. From those efforts they raised enough money to reach their goal of purchasing two new sets of track blocks. Way to go! These students planned a 5k event as well. The event was going to be a fundraiser, but since they have already reached their financial goal they are now hosting a FREE 5k and BBQ dinner event for the whole community to enjoy! More details about this community event will be coming soon!

Shelby Track Meet Cancelled The high school track meet scheduled for Shelby tomorrow, March 29, 2025, has been cancelled due to the weather.

Today, during an FCCLA meeting we recognized our STAR event participants. Emily earned a bronze medal in her event Professional Presentation, Maci and Kaley competed in Entrepreneurship and earned a silver medal, Michael and Wyatt earned a silver medal in their Sports Nutrition Event. Earning a gold medal in their events and an opportunity to attend the National Leadership Conference were Silby, Cheyenne, Ali and Janae. Silby and Cheyenne competed in Food Innovations, Ali competed in Sports Nutrition and Janae competed in Focus on Children. Congrats!

PE students hiked Glacier National Park today! We experienced snow, slush, ice, wind, a bit of rain and fun! We learned about the Blackfeet culture and the nature in Glacier. Thank you to Glacier Institute for an educational and fun day outside!

They came, they played, and they had some fun! Some tiny little fellows came to visit the 2nd grade classroom!

The FCCLA State Leadership Conference is complete! Congrats to our Officers, attendees and STAR event competitors! I'm proud of the hard work they have completed this year! Our District 1 officers include: Gabe as Vice President, Ali as Secretary and Colter as Parliamentarian. Silby, Cheyenne, Maci, Kaley, Jill, Emily, Janae, Ali, Michael and Wyatt competed in STAR events. Other attendees involved themselves in leadership and career trainings. Janae Roberts earned second place and a spot at nationals for her project in the Focus on Children event. Silby and Cheyenne earned first place and a spot at nationals for their project in Food Innovations. Ali earned first place and a spot at nationals for her project in Sports Nutrition. Congrats to these high achievers!

Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for March 24-30, 2025 Monday, March 24 7th-10th Grade St. Mary's Hike JH Track Practice Starts Tuesday, March 25 Sports Pictures Day: @ 2:30pm Golf @ Shelby 9 hole - departing @ 3pm Thursday, March 27 Golf @ Shelby Saturday, March 29 HS Track @ Shelby: First event 9am; Depart – 8am Sunday, March 30 6th, JH, & HS State Science Fair @ UM: Depart Sunday to Missoula - return Tuesday April 1

6th grade ended their unit on Greek by hosting a living museum of Greek gods and goddesses.

4th Grade Art! The 4th graders completed some fun art projects under the direction of Mrs. Sallly Aschim! They had a great time as they made junk art and enjoyed their candy lips!

4th Grade Science Fun Mrs. Sally Aschim, while subbing in 4th grade, had the students complete some fun science projects to include fossil imprints and lava viscosity tests.

Chef Eduardo shared his recipe for life with us. Take ownership over your life and share your skills with others!

6th grade experimenting with density!