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!
Sunburst Elementary Yearbooks
Yearbook information was sent home a few weeks ago! Please remember that you can still purchase a yearbook through Friday, April 10, 2026.
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.
Yearbook information was sent home a few weeks ago! Please remember that you can still purchase a yearbook through Friday, April 10, 2026.
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.
Prom is this Saturday! Please join us for Grand March at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. If you are unable to attend, Grand March will be streamed live over our Sunburst Schools Facebook page.
4th Grade students from Sunburst will be presenting their year-long research on various Montana history topics! Come see their displays and learn a little bit about our beautiful state's past!
From Fannie Sperry Steele to the Italians at Fort Missoula to Colter's Run, if you're a lover of history, you won't want to miss it!
Chemistry's flame lab had them learning how fireworks are made.
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.
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for April 6-11, 2026
Monday, April 6
NO SCHOOL Spring Break April 2 – April 7
Tuesday, April 7
NO SCHOOL Spring Break April 2 – April 7
Thursday, April 9
3rd-5th Field Trip to Helena
Friday, April 10
HS Golf @ Conrad: 10am: Depart TBD
Saturday. April 11
PROM – Grand March @ HS Auditorium - 7pm
Monday, April 6
NO SCHOOL Spring Break April 2 – April 7
Tuesday, April 7
NO SCHOOL Spring Break April 2 – April 7
Thursday, April 9
3rd-5th Field Trip to Helena
Friday, April 10
HS Golf @ Conrad: 10am: Depart TBD
Saturday. April 11
PROM – Grand March @ HS Auditorium - 7pm
