Sunburst Schools

Students and staff prove the phrase "Twinning is Winning" on this Homecoming Thursday.

Homecoming 2024! Thursday, September 25 7:30pm: Pep Rally and Bonfire @ Baseball Field Friday, September 26 5:00pm - JH Volleyball vs. Power/Dutton/Brady 20 minutes after the JH match - HS Volleyball vs. Power/Dutton/Brady Saturday, September 27 10:00am: Homecoming Parade 10:00am-11:00am: Booster Club Breakfast at the Fire Hall Park 12:00pm: JH Volleyball vs. Valier 20 minutes after the JH match: HS Volleyball vs. Valier 3:00pm: JH Football vs. North Star 5:00-7:00pm: Community BBQ sponsored by Logan Health at the FB Field (FREE!) 6:00pm: HS Football vs. North Star

Hot off the presses!! This month’s issue of the Refiner was released today! Check out our digital issue on the school website, under the heading “Parents and Community.” Kudos to our intrepid reporters Kaiden Benson, Christopher Biesemeyer, and Sabrina Martel on creating a fun and informative first issue.

Homecoming Wednesday = Favorite Sports Team. Students and staff show off their team loyalty.

Happy Homecoming Week! Join the Booster Club after this Saturday's parade for a delicious home-cooked breakfast featuring breakfast burritos, muffins, and more. All community members are welcome to join, and a free-will offering is gratefully accepted. Breakfast will be served at the fire hall, where Booster Club will have Homecoming t-shirts and other Refiner Wear available for purchase. Hope to see you there!

Students and staff brought the fun on this Homecoming Tuesday in "anything but a backpack."

Happy "Anything But A Backpack" Day from zero hour strength and conditioning!

Ali, Gabe, Ella, Nick and Janae attended the Fall Leadership Rally in Billings on Sunday and Monday. We all worked on growing our leadership, networking, community service and officers skills. We're coming home with new ideas to share with our FCCLA chapter.

Free BBQ Logan Health is sponsoring a Sunburst Community Homecoming BBQ on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 5-7pm at the football field. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a tasty hamburger or hot dog! Thank you Logan Health for your support of Sunburst Schools and our community!

Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities Report for September 23-28, 2024 Homecoming Week Monday – PJ Day Tuesday – Anything But Backpack Wednesday – Jersey Team Day Thursday – Twin Day Friday – Refiner Pride Tuesday, September 24 JH FB @ Augusta – 5pm World of Works in Great Falls - 8th and 10th grades attend Thursday, September 26 Pep Rally & Bonfire – 7:30 pm at baseball field Friday, September 27 VB vs. P/D/B JH 5pm| V 6pm Saturday, September 28 Parade – 10am VB vs Valier 12p Booster Club Tailgate – 5pm – 7pm JH FB vs. North Star 3pm FB vs. North Star 6pm

NTC students and staff are comfy and cozy on this Monday morning as they kick off Homecoming Week with Pajama Day!

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Homecoming T-shirt Design Contest! First place artists Ali Nau, Emily Roberts, and Henry Roark will each receive a free t-shirt featuring their design, and additional t-shirts in each of the three winning designs will be available for purchase following Saturday's homecoming parade and during the high school football game.

Senior Football Night Senior football night will be moved to Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 6pm vs. North Star. This move is a result of the Hanna Hawks varsity football game that was scheduled for October 19th being cancelled. Sunburst Schools is actively seeking to find a replacement game for that weekend.

Juniors and Seniors had the opportunity to attend the North Central Montana College/Career Fair in Conrad. Colleges, military, companies, and government agencies were there to answer questions about future opportunities for students after graduating high school. Students spent an hour exploring and gathering as much information as they could. I learned that if you want a job, there are many entities actively hiring!

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HOMECOMING event! We are excited to announce that this year to kick off Homecoming weekend, the community is invited to join us for a pep assembly and bonfire. Join us to cheer our teams on! We will also be crowning the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen! See you at the baseball fields!

Studying prehistoric life in Montana, 6th grade constructing their spears for their Atlatls.

T-shirt Sale!! Shop local and celebrate our Wildcats and Refiners during the homecoming festivities on Saturday, 9/28. The Booster Club will be all set up with a t-shirt press and a variety of t-shirt designs and sizes to fit your needs. Details on time and location (as well as designs and pricing) will be advertised next week.

Refiner Wear Looking to order some new Refiner apparel! Please check out the link below. Using the special coupon will save you 20%. When you click on apparel, you will be given many more logo options & designs. https://www.sunburst.k12.mt.us/page/refiner-wear

Last week, Mrs. Nix and a group of 16 sophomores and juniors traveled to the Boone & Crockett Club at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch near Dupuyer. While there, students engaged in a wide range of activities incorporating elements of math, science, history, and language arts, ensuring a truly cross-curricular experience and proving the adage that “nature is the best classroom.”