Mrs. Richmond had so much fun teaching some of her former students about our Montana Constitution! Happy Constitution Day!
Even teachers go to school! Thanks to Miss Tomsheck, the K-6 teachers are furthering their knowledge about grammar instruction!
We've been buzzzy in 2nd grade learning about pollinators and pollination!
Welcome Mrs. Henneberry
1. What is your current role(s) at Sunburst Schools?
I teach high school FCS and Art as well as Elementary Library. I am also the FCCLA Coach.
2. What previous teaching, coaching, or other extracurricular activities have you been involved with, if any, at previous schools and how many years of experience do you have?
Previously I have been a substitute teacher at Pine Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility, Helena Community College, and Washington Middle School in Missoula. I also taught Election Judge training for Broadwater County and I worked at a daycare/preschool. In high school I was in X-country, Tennis, Speech & Drama, Booster Club, was a tutor for After School Tutoring, and was involved in children's ministry both during the school year and the summer (which continued into adulthood).
3. Give us a brief history to include where you are from, where you were born, where you graduated from high school, and where you graduated from college?
I was born in Illinois, but was raised in Eastern Montana (Ismay). I went to High School in Townsend, MT. I attended and received degrees at three seperate colleges; Miles City Community College, Helena College of Technology, and most recently the University of Montana.
4. Tell us about your family, spouse, or significant other.
I am recently remarried, as of 2024. My husband is Joel whom I met while we were both participating in our local theatre in Townsend. We have two lovely children, from my first marriage. Leah and Lucas, my Star Wars babies.
5. Do you have any pets?
We have a dog named Aspen, a cat named G.R., and our newest addition us beta fish named Ursula.
6. What are some of your hobbies and interests?
My children would say that cleaning is my hobby, but everyone else would say reading. I however would say my favorite hobby is singing and acting.
7. Are there any other interesting tidbits you want to share about yourself?
I was in the United States Army, stationed in Alaska and served in Iraq. While in high school I started my own floral business which was flourishing until I left for Basic Training. I also had my own Interior Design business.
1. What is your current role(s) at Sunburst Schools?
I teach high school FCS and Art as well as Elementary Library. I am also the FCCLA Coach.
2. What previous teaching, coaching, or other extracurricular activities have you been involved with, if any, at previous schools and how many years of experience do you have?
Previously I have been a substitute teacher at Pine Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility, Helena Community College, and Washington Middle School in Missoula. I also taught Election Judge training for Broadwater County and I worked at a daycare/preschool. In high school I was in X-country, Tennis, Speech & Drama, Booster Club, was a tutor for After School Tutoring, and was involved in children's ministry both during the school year and the summer (which continued into adulthood).
3. Give us a brief history to include where you are from, where you were born, where you graduated from high school, and where you graduated from college?
I was born in Illinois, but was raised in Eastern Montana (Ismay). I went to High School in Townsend, MT. I attended and received degrees at three seperate colleges; Miles City Community College, Helena College of Technology, and most recently the University of Montana.
4. Tell us about your family, spouse, or significant other.
I am recently remarried, as of 2024. My husband is Joel whom I met while we were both participating in our local theatre in Townsend. We have two lovely children, from my first marriage. Leah and Lucas, my Star Wars babies.
5. Do you have any pets?
We have a dog named Aspen, a cat named G.R., and our newest addition us beta fish named Ursula.
6. What are some of your hobbies and interests?
My children would say that cleaning is my hobby, but everyone else would say reading. I however would say my favorite hobby is singing and acting.
7. Are there any other interesting tidbits you want to share about yourself?
I was in the United States Army, stationed in Alaska and served in Iraq. While in high school I started my own floral business which was flourishing until I left for Basic Training. I also had my own Interior Design business.
Refiner & Wildcat Volleyball vs. North Star
Today the Refiner and Wildcat Volleyball teams play at home vs. North Star. The game schedule is: JH at 4:30pm; JV +15, Varsity +20.
6 Man FB Standings - Week 3
Picture Day
Picture Day for all students Kindergarten through 12th grade students will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025. LIndsay Sandon Photo + Design will be taking individual and class pictures. Please look for picture forms (like the attached images) that should be coming home with your children.
Picture Day for all students Kindergarten through 12th grade students will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025. LIndsay Sandon Photo + Design will be taking individual and class pictures. Please look for picture forms (like the attached images) that should be coming home with your children.
Class of 2026, are you ready for your future? Helpful information to get you where you want to go!
Race Day!
The Refiner cross country team travels to the Shelby Invite taking place at the Marias Golf Course. The boys run at 4pm and the girls run at 4:30pm! Good luck runners!
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for September 15-21, 2025
Monday, September 15
XC @ Marias River Valley Golf Course (Shelby) 4p HSB|430p HSG; Departure – 2:45pm
Tuesday, September 16
HS & JH VB vs North Star 4:30pm JH|+15 JV|+20 V
Thursday, September 18
K-12 Picture Day
HS & JH VB @ Dutton (P-D/B) 5pm JH|+15 JV|+20 V; Departure – 3pm
Friday, September 19
XC Depart for Missoula; Departure – 12pm
Saturday, September 20
JH & HS FB @ Highwood 4:30pm JH*|7pm HS; Departure - 1pm HS, 1:15pm Elem
*JH will play ½ game vs St. Patricks| ½ game vs Highwood
XC @ Mountain West Classis 9:30am HS Girls |10:15am HS Boys
Monday, September 15
XC @ Marias River Valley Golf Course (Shelby) 4p HSB|430p HSG; Departure – 2:45pm
Tuesday, September 16
HS & JH VB vs North Star 4:30pm JH|+15 JV|+20 V
Thursday, September 18
K-12 Picture Day
HS & JH VB @ Dutton (P-D/B) 5pm JH|+15 JV|+20 V; Departure – 3pm
Friday, September 19
XC Depart for Missoula; Departure – 12pm
Saturday, September 20
JH & HS FB @ Highwood 4:30pm JH*|7pm HS; Departure - 1pm HS, 1:15pm Elem
*JH will play ½ game vs St. Patricks| ½ game vs Highwood
XC @ Mountain West Classis 9:30am HS Girls |10:15am HS Boys
Refiner FB @ North Star
The Refiner football team will have a 1pm kickoff in North Star today. The Wildcat FB team plays at 10am! Good luck boys!
The Refiner football team will have a 1pm kickoff in North Star today. The Wildcat FB team plays at 10am! Good luck boys!
XC Race Day!
The Refiner cross country team travels to East Glacier for the Browning Invite! The boys are scheduled to run at 1pm followed by the girls at 2pm. Good luck runners!
The Refiner cross country team travels to East Glacier for the Browning Invite! The boys are scheduled to run at 1pm followed by the girls at 2pm. Good luck runners!
Wildcat VB
The Wildcat VB team travels to Vaughn for a 11am game! Good luck Wildcats!
The Wildcat VB team travels to Vaughn for a 11am game! Good luck Wildcats!
Patriots Day
6th grade students learned what it meant to be a patriot. As part of their learning, they had to create an acrostic poem using words or phrases about what they thought it meant to be a patriot.
6th grade students learned what it meant to be a patriot. As part of their learning, they had to create an acrostic poem using words or phrases about what they thought it meant to be a patriot.
Chemistry uses simple baking soda and vinegar to determine the "best" reaction ... while reviewing the steps of the scientific method.
Refiner VB Game Day
The Lady Refiners travel to St. Patrick's Academy (formerly GFCC) for a varsity only match at 6pm! Good luck Refiner VB!
6 Man FB Standings - Week 2
Refiner VB Update
St. Patrick's Academy will not be able to play a JV volleyball game on Thursday, September 11. Thus, the Lady Refiner VB team will travel to Great Falls and only play a varsity match at 6pm.
Employment Opportunities
Sunburst Schools is looking to fill the following coaching positions: Please contact Athletic Director Jeff Nix at 937-2811 or email jnix@sunburst.k12.mt.us if you are interested!
**Head Speech & Debate Coach (season Oct. 1-Jan. 31)
**JH Girls Basketball Coach (season Oct. 6-December 6)
In addition, Sunburst Schools is still looking for people to fill the following school positions: Please contact Superintendent Tyler Bucklin at 937-2811 or tbucklin@sunburst.k12.mt.us if interested.
**Substitute Teachers
**Bus Drivers
**Transportation Director
**Paraprofessional
Sunburst Schools is looking to fill the following coaching positions: Please contact Athletic Director Jeff Nix at 937-2811 or email jnix@sunburst.k12.mt.us if you are interested!
**Head Speech & Debate Coach (season Oct. 1-Jan. 31)
**JH Girls Basketball Coach (season Oct. 6-December 6)
In addition, Sunburst Schools is still looking for people to fill the following school positions: Please contact Superintendent Tyler Bucklin at 937-2811 or tbucklin@sunburst.k12.mt.us if interested.
**Substitute Teachers
**Bus Drivers
**Transportation Director
**Paraprofessional
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for September 8-13, 2025
***Please note that due to scheduling conflicts, we have a Volleyball game change next week: Tuesday vs. St. Patrick's Academy is is now Thursday @ St. Patrick's 5pm JV| +20 V (NO JH B GAME)
Monday September 8
XC @ Box Elder – Beaver Creek (Havre) 3p HSB|330p HSG; Departure – 12pm Ford Transit - Nix
Thursday, September 11 (new date after game change)
***HS VB @ St. Patrick’s Academy - formerly Great Falls Central: 5pm JV +20 Varsity; Departure – 12pm - Lynn
Saturday, September 13
JH VB @ Vaughn 11am (elementary team only); Departure 8:45 am
JH & HS FB @ North Star (Rudyard): 10am JH; 1pm HS; Departure 7 am
XC @ Browning HS 1pm HS Boys; 2pm HS Girls; Departure – 12pm
***Please note that due to scheduling conflicts, we have a Volleyball game change next week: Tuesday vs. St. Patrick's Academy is is now Thursday @ St. Patrick's 5pm JV| +20 V (NO JH B GAME)
Monday September 8
XC @ Box Elder – Beaver Creek (Havre) 3p HSB|330p HSG; Departure – 12pm Ford Transit - Nix
Thursday, September 11 (new date after game change)
***HS VB @ St. Patrick’s Academy - formerly Great Falls Central: 5pm JV +20 Varsity; Departure – 12pm - Lynn
Saturday, September 13
JH VB @ Vaughn 11am (elementary team only); Departure 8:45 am
JH & HS FB @ North Star (Rudyard): 10am JH; 1pm HS; Departure 7 am
XC @ Browning HS 1pm HS Boys; 2pm HS Girls; Departure – 12pm
