Sunburst Schools

2nd Grade Science Fair Results!

We are proud of how well our 2nd graders did at the Great Falls Regional Science Fair! They were excited to share their projects and did an awesome job presenting to judges. They received the awards listed below!

Merit Awards
Most Creative- Steven Nix
Technology-Maddy Robinson
Medicine and Health- Addie David
Engineering- Kavyk Campros-Tomsheck
Consumer Science- Bexlee Deboo
Consumer Science- Parker Bartosh

1st Place- Steven Nix
2nd Place- Addie David
3rd Place- Bexlee Deboo

No School

Sunburst Schools will not have school on Friday, March 13, 2026! We hope everyone enjoys a nice 3 day weekend!

School Cook Opening Sunburst Schools has a tremendous lunch and breakfast program that serves nutritious and delicious meals daily. We are looking for a dedicated and team oriented individual that is interested in continuing our excellence in food service by working for approximately 8 hours a day (7am-3:30pm) as a cook. The starting salary for this position is $15.00 and could vary with experience. The position includes health benefits. If you are interested in working in a fast and fun filled environment, please visit our school website at www.sunburst.k12.mt.us or stop by the business manager’s office to pick up an application. This position is open until filled. If you have any questions please contact Tyler Bucklin at 937-2811 or at tbucklin@sunburst.k12.mt.us.

The 2nd graders practiced their presentations today with their big buddies. These kids are ready for science fair!

Missoula Children's Theatre

Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) returns to Sunburst the week of March 23-27, 2026. This year's play will be "The Secret Garden."

Permission slips for participation in MCT will be coming home with students in Kindergarten-6th grade today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Permission slips must be turned in by Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:30.

All students in Kindergarten-12th grade are encouraged to participate!

4th grade has started a new unit in social studies about government and tribal nations. To begin, students pieced together the MT Constitution preamble and then wrote each segment in their own words. They practiced reciting the preamble and we discussed different components of the constitution and the significance of the 1972 Constitutional Convention. Then, students came up with their own preamble for a Class Constitution!

A video is also available on the Sunburst School Facebook Page.

Spring Sports Pictures

Spring sports pictures for high school track and golf athletes will be taken on Monday, January 16, 2026, by Lindsay Sandon Photo + Design.

Picture forms are available from the HS office or a pdf can be downloaded from this link:
https://aptg.co/pXK-hn

JH science fair results: All 9 students received merit awards in their categories! Naval Science Award - Bree Chilton Citizens for Clean Energy Award: 1ST Place - Lane Wood Grand Awards: 7th grade Physical, 1st - Levi Taylor, 3rd - Tucker McAlpine 7th Grade Biological, 1st Place - Bree Chilton, 2nd Place - Cadence Sudbrock 8th Grade Physical, 2nd Place - Coco Bucklin 8th Grade Biological, 1st Place - Raya Sagnella, 2nd Place - Grayson Buckley Junior Innovators Challenge (representing top 10% if the JH fair): Coco Bucklin, Raya Sagnella, Grayson Buckley, and Lane Wood

Regional Science Fair Results: High School Air Force Certificate of Acheivement: Elonzo Benjamin, Gabriel Bouttier, Nick Bucklin Regeneron Biomendical Award: Anthony Tank Yale Science and Engineering Award: Vince Taylor RICHO Sustainable Development Award: Colter Sandon Citadel Securities Innovation Prize: Vince Taylor Naval Science Award: Cokter Sandon Citizens for Clean Energy: 1st Place - Elonzo Benjamin, 3rd Place - Colter Sandon GRAND AWARDS: 1st Place (going on to International Science Fair): Anthony Tank 2nd Place (going on to International Science Fair): Vince Taylor 3rd Place (Alternate): Colter Sandon

Juding went well at Regional Science fair! Now we wait for the results! Thank you to everyone who came to the showcase and helped up prepare for our big day!

Join us tonight at the high school and see what projects are heading off to compete at Regionals!

Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for March 9-16, 2026

Monday, March 9
NTC Science Showcase: 6-8pm @ NTC Auditorium

Tuesday, March 10
JH/HS Regional Science Fair in Great Falls

Thursday, March 12
2nd Grade attends Elementary Regional Science Fair in Great Falls

Friday, March 13
No School

Monday, March 16
HS Track & Golf Begins

The scientists have finished their experimentation and are now hard at work preparing their board. Getting excited!

Mark your calendars: Prom 2026 is just around the corner! On April 11th, students will enjoy an evening of celebration, laughter, and unforgettable memories. The community is invited to attend Grand March in the high school auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Come celebrate our students as they arrive dressed in their finest and ready for a special night of music and memories.

The Cat in the Hat is lots of fun! Come see who read their favorite one!

Do you like green eggs and ham? We like them, Sam I am!

Sunburst Elementary Yearbooks

Sunburst Elementary Yearbook are going on sale now! Yearbook purchase forms are going home with students today, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Please look for them in your child's backpack.

Yearbooks cost $15 and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please submit your payment via check to Sunburst Schools and your form to receive your yearbook.

The last date to purchase a yearbook will be Friday, April 10, 2026.