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
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for January 12-19, 2026
Tuesday, January 13
Local Spelling Bee for 5th-8th Grade @ Sunburst Elementary Gym - 9am
Boys JV Basketball vs. Shelby - 4pm JV only
Friday, January 16
End of 2nd Quarter
HS Bball vs. CJI - 3:30pm ½ GJV| 4:30pm BJV| 6pm GV| 7:30pm BV
S & D @ Three Forks: Van Departure TBD
Saturday, January 17
Robotics @ Helena: Transit Departure TBD
S & D @ Three Forks: Van Departure TBD
HS Bball vs. Heart Butte – 12:30pm ½ GJV| 1:30pm BJV| 3pm GV |4:30pm BV
HS Snowball Dance: 8-11pm
Monday, January 19
No School - Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday, January 13
Local Spelling Bee for 5th-8th Grade @ Sunburst Elementary Gym - 9am
Boys JV Basketball vs. Shelby - 4pm JV only
Friday, January 16
End of 2nd Quarter
HS Bball vs. CJI - 3:30pm ½ GJV| 4:30pm BJV| 6pm GV| 7:30pm BV
S & D @ Three Forks: Van Departure TBD
Saturday, January 17
Robotics @ Helena: Transit Departure TBD
S & D @ Three Forks: Van Departure TBD
HS Bball vs. Heart Butte – 12:30pm ½ GJV| 1:30pm BJV| 3pm GV |4:30pm BV
HS Snowball Dance: 8-11pm
Monday, January 19
No School - Martin Luther King Day
District 10C Basketball - Week 5 Standings
Last week, 4th grade students did an artifact analysis and categorized them into groups. This week, students will discover why so many culturally diverse artifacts and objects were and still are relevant to Montana history!
Refiner Game Day!
The Refiner basketball teams travel to Augusta for games today, Saturday, January 10th. Boys JV plays at 1:30pm, Girls Varsity plays at 3pm, and the boys varsity plays at 4:30pm.
Good luck Refiner teams!
The Refiner basketball teams travel to Augusta for games today, Saturday, January 10th. Boys JV plays at 1:30pm, Girls Varsity plays at 3pm, and the boys varsity plays at 4:30pm.
Good luck Refiner teams!
1st Graders ended the first week back with Teddy Bear Day!
Refiner Game Day!
The Refiner basketball teams travel to North Star (Rudyard) for games today, Friday, January 9th. Boys JV plays at 4:30pm, Girls Varsity plays at 6pm, and the boys varsity plays at 7:30pm.
Good luck Refiner teams!
The Refiner basketball teams travel to North Star (Rudyard) for games today, Friday, January 9th. Boys JV plays at 4:30pm, Girls Varsity plays at 6pm, and the boys varsity plays at 7:30pm.
Good luck Refiner teams!
Preschool
Sunburst Schools is pleased to offer a preschool program for students that will be turning 5 on or before September 10, 2026. The preschool program will begin near the beginning of February 2026.
Please see the image below for all of the details about our preschool program.
Please contact Miss Lori at the elementary office at 406-937-5816 or lchristian@sunburst.k12.mt.us if you have questions or to begin the registration process.
Sunburst Schools is pleased to offer a preschool program for students that will be turning 5 on or before September 10, 2026. The preschool program will begin near the beginning of February 2026.
Please see the image below for all of the details about our preschool program.
Please contact Miss Lori at the elementary office at 406-937-5816 or lchristian@sunburst.k12.mt.us if you have questions or to begin the registration process.
JV BBB Game Postponed
The JV Boys Basketball game scheduled vs. Shelby for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6pm has been postponed.
The JV Boys Basketball game scheduled vs. Shelby for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6pm has been postponed.
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for January 5-11, 2026
Tuesday, January 6
Postponed - Boys JV Basketball vs. Shelby - 6pm JV
Friday, January 9
HS Bball @ Rudyard - 4:30pm BJV| 6pm GV| 7:30pm BV: Bus Departure 1:50pm
Saturday, January 10
S & D @ Shelby - Van Departure TBD
HS Basketball @ Augusta 1:30pm BJV| 3pm GV |4:30pm BV: Bus Departure 10:30 am
Tuesday, January 6
Postponed - Boys JV Basketball vs. Shelby - 6pm JV
Friday, January 9
HS Bball @ Rudyard - 4:30pm BJV| 6pm GV| 7:30pm BV: Bus Departure 1:50pm
Saturday, January 10
S & D @ Shelby - Van Departure TBD
HS Basketball @ Augusta 1:30pm BJV| 3pm GV |4:30pm BV: Bus Departure 10:30 am
District 10C Basketball Standings - Week 4
Back to School
School will resume after the Christmas break tomorrow, Monday, January 5th, 2026! We are excited to welcome students back!
School will resume after the Christmas break tomorrow, Monday, January 5th, 2026! We are excited to welcome students back!
Lady Refiner Game Day!
The Lady Refiner basketball team travels to Cut Bank for games today, January 3, 2026. A half game JV game begins at 3pm and the Varsity girls game tips at 4:00pm.
Good luck Lady Refiners!
The Lady Refiner basketball team travels to Cut Bank for games today, January 3, 2026. A half game JV game begins at 3pm and the Varsity girls game tips at 4:00pm.
Good luck Lady Refiners!
Refiner Game Day!
The Refiner boys varsity basketball team travels to Valier for a 5:30pm game today. Please note the new game time - 5:30pm in Valier!
Good luck Refiners!
The Refiner boys varsity basketball team travels to Valier for a 5:30pm game today. Please note the new game time - 5:30pm in Valier!
Good luck Refiners!
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities
Friday, January 2
HS Boys Basketball @ Valier 6p Boys Varsity: Bus Departure 4pm
Saturday, January 3
HS Girls Basketball @ Cut Bank: 3pm GJV/4pm GV: Transit/Bus Departure 1:15 pm
Monday, January 5
School resumes
Friday, January 2
HS Boys Basketball @ Valier 6p Boys Varsity: Bus Departure 4pm
Saturday, January 3
HS Girls Basketball @ Cut Bank: 3pm GJV/4pm GV: Transit/Bus Departure 1:15 pm
Monday, January 5
School resumes
Happy New Year!
Sunburst Schools wants to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
We are excited to see what our students and staff accomplish throughout the next year!
Sunburst Schools wants to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
We are excited to see what our students and staff accomplish throughout the next year!
Merry Christmas!
Sunburst Schools wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas! We feel very blessed to have such a wonderful group of students and staff. We also are very thankful for our supportive parents and community!
Sunburst Schools wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas! We feel very blessed to have such a wonderful group of students and staff. We also are very thankful for our supportive parents and community!
Kindergarten Gingerbread Houses
Thanks to Wyatt and Jake for helping the 1st graders enjoy their Christmas party!
