Congratulations to Nikki Nau as she was recognized as the winner of the Voice of America Essay and Audio contest sponsored by the VFW Post #8952. Willie Wilson, representing the VFW, presented her with a check for $150. Nikki's entries will move on to state level judging.
Thank You KW Insurance
Thanks to KW Insurance (Korey and Wendy Fauque), all of the students and staff received awesome long sleeve Refiner T-Shirts.
All of the students and staff want to thank Korey and Wendy for their incredible support of our school and our community!
Despite a temporary setback (runaway gingerbread men!), the kindergarten class was able to decorate their cookies today.
Game Postponed!
The basketball games vs. Augusta scheduled for today, 12/18/23, have been moved to Wednesday, 12/20/23. Game times will be: 4:30pm boys JV, 6:00pm girls varsity. There will be no youth basketball.
Community Christmas Concert
The Sunburst Community Christmas Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 6:30 pm in the NTCHS Auditorium.
Sunburst Schools will stream the event over our school Facebook page.
A big thanks to Nate, Mary-Jo, and Phil Aschim for coming in and sharing their family Christmas tradition of lefse from Norway with the 1st graders! We hope you enjoy your own Christmas traditions with your family these next few days. Merry Christmas from 1st grade!
12/18/23 Basketball Game Time Change
Boys JV vs. Augusta: 4:00pm
Girls Varsity vs Augusta: 20 minutes after Boys JV
Christmas Break
The last day before the Christmas break at Sunburst Schools will be an early release day in which students will get out of school on Wednesday, December 20 at 12pm (noon). School will resume for students on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Lady Refiners lose to Cascades 42-34
Refiner boys lose to Cascade 73-9
Refiner boys lose to Dutton/Brady 54-16.
Lady Refiners defeat DuttonBrady 45-22
2nd period Strength and Conditioning completed the "Popeye" workout this week.
During our last Kiddie Kollege class of the semester the students had a surprise visit from Santa! We had a wonderful semester working with these creative, young minds.
Congratulations to the Foods students on their gingerbread creations! Riccardo, Tanner and Cosima entered a creative gingerbread garage. Nikki, Wyatt, Vince, Ella, Gabe, Jayden and Katie entered cookies. All students earned an award! Katie's white Christmas tree stole the show!
We celebrated Claire's decision to sign with Carroll College this week. She earned a track and field scholarship and she plans to study pre-med. Congrats Claire!
KindergARTen-Positive and Negative Space.
On Tuesday, December 12th, members of the Honor Society helped local preschoolers prepare Christmas crafts for their families.
Congratulations to Ella Samsal, Austin Harms, and Ali Nau on their induction into the honor society! Students were honored at this month's board meeting on Tuesday, December 12th.
Elementary Christmas Concert
The Sunburst Elementary Christmas Concert will be held tomorrow, Thursday, December 14, 2023. The concert order will be as follows:
Kindergarten-2nd Grade: 2:00-2:20 pm
3rd-4th Grade: 2:30-2:50 pm
5th-6th Grade: 3:00-3:30 pm
The program will also be streamed via the Sunburst Schools Facebook page.
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is excited to welcome new members Austin Harms (senior), Alison Nau (sophomore), and Elizabeth Samsal (sophomore) as official NHS members. These talented students were recognized and official became members at the NHS Induction Ceremony at the December 12, 2023, Sunburst School Board Meeting.
To be part of the National Honor Society, students must be nominated by teaching staff, be a good scholar in the classroom, exhibit leadership, and display character. NHS members are expected to contribute to their school and community by working on service projects that have a positive impact on others.
Congratulations Austin, Ali, and Ella!
