First Graders enjoyed Beach Day on Wednesday! A day of excitement, discovery, and fascinating tide pool facts!
Spring Sports Cancellations
The following events have been cancelled. At this time, there is no new known date for these meets to be rescheduled.
Golf @ Shelby - April 23, 2026 - CANCELLED
JH Track @ Shelby - April 24 - CANCELLED
HS Track @ Shelby - April 25 - CANCELLED
The following events have been cancelled. At this time, there is no new known date for these meets to be rescheduled.
Golf @ Shelby - April 23, 2026 - CANCELLED
JH Track @ Shelby - April 24 - CANCELLED
HS Track @ Shelby - April 25 - CANCELLED
Thank you to our District Clerk, Dan Nau, for all he does. We appreciate all that you do! Happy Business Professional's Day!
Thank you to our wonderful High School Secretary, Val McAlpine, for all she does. You are truly appreciated! Happy Professional Administration Day!
Come see these awesome Montana history projects on Friday anytime between 10:30 and 11:30a.m. in the Elementary School Library. 4th grade students have spent all year researching, sourcing, corroborating, contextualizing and creating these incredible exhibit boards.
Sunburst Schools Job Opportunities
Preschool Screening
All parents with children 0-5 years old are encouraged to attend the Sunburst Elementary Preschool screening on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 9-11:30am. Please call the elementary office at 406-937-2816 to schedule an appointment!
Areas that will be screened include: hearing, vision, speech & language, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and cognitive skills.
All parents with children 0-5 years old are encouraged to attend the Sunburst Elementary Preschool screening on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 9-11:30am. Please call the elementary office at 406-937-2816 to schedule an appointment!
Areas that will be screened include: hearing, vision, speech & language, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and cognitive skills.
Sunburst Schools Election Information
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for April 20-26, 2026
Monday, April 20
Golf @ Ft. Benton – 10am: Van Depart @6:45am
Tuesday, April 21
HS Track @ Choteau Twilight - Field 1pm/ Track 2pm: Depart @ 11am
Golf @ Shelby 9 hole – 4:15pm: Depart @3:15pm
8th grade class trip – All Day @ Great Falls
Thursday, April 23
HS Golf @ Shelby: JV/C – 9am: Transit Depart @ 7:40am
Friday, April 24
Midterm of the 4th Quarter
4th Grade History Day Presentations: 10:30-11:30am - Elementary Library
JH Track @ Shelby – 9am Field/11am Track: Departure @ 7:45am Sunburst
Saturday, April 25
HS Track @ Shelby – Field 9am/Track 10am: Departure 7:30am
Monday, April 20
Golf @ Ft. Benton – 10am: Van Depart @6:45am
Tuesday, April 21
HS Track @ Choteau Twilight - Field 1pm/ Track 2pm: Depart @ 11am
Golf @ Shelby 9 hole – 4:15pm: Depart @3:15pm
8th grade class trip – All Day @ Great Falls
Thursday, April 23
HS Golf @ Shelby: JV/C – 9am: Transit Depart @ 7:40am
Friday, April 24
Midterm of the 4th Quarter
4th Grade History Day Presentations: 10:30-11:30am - Elementary Library
JH Track @ Shelby – 9am Field/11am Track: Departure @ 7:45am Sunburst
Saturday, April 25
HS Track @ Shelby – Field 9am/Track 10am: Departure 7:30am
Family Fun Night
Thank you to everyone that attended family fun night! We hope you had a great time!
Special thanks to our National Honor Society members and NTC volunteers that helped to make the evening a success! Thank you also to our staff for putting the evening together so our families could all have a fantastic night of fun, food, and prizes!
Thank you to everyone that attended family fun night! We hope you had a great time!
Special thanks to our National Honor Society members and NTC volunteers that helped to make the evening a success! Thank you also to our staff for putting the evening together so our families could all have a fantastic night of fun, food, and prizes!
Our 4th and 5th grade students were busy getting their hands dirty in the greenhouse today.
Students planted native grasses and the traditional “Three Sisters” plants—corn, beans, and squash—while learning about the importance of sustainability, ecosystems, and Indigenous agricultural practices. This hands-on experience not only connects students to science and history, but also helps them understand the value of caring for the land around them. We’re excited to watch their hard work grow in the days ahead!
Thank you to Independence Bank for coming in and teaching the Kindergarten students about safe places to keep their hard earned money. Also, thank you for the piggy banks and other goodies.
JH Track Cancelled
The JH Track Meet scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, April 17, 2026, has been cancelled.
The JH Track Meet scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, April 17, 2026, has been cancelled.
Student of the Month
The Sunburst Schools March 2026 Students of the Month were recognized at the April Sunburst School Board Meeting. The high school student of the month was Sophomore Ethan Samsal. The junior high student of the month was 7th grader Levi Taylor. Mr. Dunk shared the staffs' reasoning for nominating these students and why the staff felt they were worthy candidates to be recognized. The board commended Ethan and Levi 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.
What do you get when you cross Family Fun Night with I Love to Read Week? Bingo for Books! Don't forget to join us Thursday from 5:30-7:00 for pizza, carnival games, and bingo for a bundle of books to continue your love for Reading!
For I Love to Read Week, elementary kiddos dressed as nonfictional figures—featuring everyone from Abraham Lincoln and Rosie the Riveter to Jane Goodall and beyond!
Featuring: Grades 3 and 5.
Featuring: Grades 3 and 5.
It's "I Love to Read Week" today was dress up as Reading Heroes of History. Give a shout out for the Jane Goodalls!
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for April 13-19, 2026
Monday, April 13
Elementary I Love to Read Week: Reading Heroes of History (dress as a real person in history)
Tuesday, April 14
Elementary I Love to Read Week: Top Hats for Top Readers (hat day)
Golf @ Sunburst Invite MVGC – 10am: Departure at 8:15 am
Wednesday, April 15
Elementary I Love to Read Week: Read, White, and Blue (Wear red, white, and blue)
Job & Career Fair - Shelby
Thursday, April 16
Family Fun Night at elementary: 5:30-7:00pm
Elementary I Love to Read Week: Freedom to Dream (dress up as a favorite fictional character)
HS Track @ Browning Hi Line Invite 1p Field/1p Track: Departure 10:30am
Friday, April 17
Elementary I Love to Read Week: Liberty, Literacy, and Lounge Wear (sweats and pajama day)
HS Music Districts @ Shelby: Departure 8am
JH Track @ Choteau – 9am Field/11am Track: Departure @ 6:25am Sunburst/6:45am Shelby
HS Golf @ Belt/Centerville – Great Falls – 10am: Departure at 6:30am
Saturday, April 18
HS Music Districts @ Shelby: Departure 12pm
HS Track @ Choteau – Field 9am/Track 10am: Departure 6:30am
Monday, April 13
Elementary I Love to Read Week: Reading Heroes of History (dress as a real person in history)
Tuesday, April 14
Elementary I Love to Read Week: Top Hats for Top Readers (hat day)
Golf @ Sunburst Invite MVGC – 10am: Departure at 8:15 am
Wednesday, April 15
Elementary I Love to Read Week: Read, White, and Blue (Wear red, white, and blue)
Job & Career Fair - Shelby
Thursday, April 16
Family Fun Night at elementary: 5:30-7:00pm
Elementary I Love to Read Week: Freedom to Dream (dress up as a favorite fictional character)
HS Track @ Browning Hi Line Invite 1p Field/1p Track: Departure 10:30am
Friday, April 17
Elementary I Love to Read Week: Liberty, Literacy, and Lounge Wear (sweats and pajama day)
HS Music Districts @ Shelby: Departure 8am
JH Track @ Choteau – 9am Field/11am Track: Departure @ 6:25am Sunburst/6:45am Shelby
HS Golf @ Belt/Centerville – Great Falls – 10am: Departure at 6:30am
Saturday, April 18
HS Music Districts @ Shelby: Departure 12pm
HS Track @ Choteau – Field 9am/Track 10am: Departure 6:30am
Helena Trip
Our 3rd-5th grade students had an incredible experience visiting the Montana Capitol and the Montana Heritage Museum! Please check our school Facebook page for more photos!
Our 3rd-5th grade students had an incredible experience visiting the Montana Capitol and the Montana Heritage Museum! Please check our school Facebook page for more photos!
Sunburst Elementary is hosting Family Fun Night on April 16th from 5:30-7:00! All elementary students K-6 are invited to bring their family for a night of pizza, carnival games, and bingo! Students must be accompanied by a guardian-thank you!
