These Jr.High students represented our school so well at the National History Day state convention. While we didnt walk away with any awards this year, a new passion for history has begun in a couple of these young ladies! We had an incredible time and were lucky to watch Hasan Davis's living history of York. We were also able to participate in an incredibly motivating workshop that invoked many deep thoughts about writing our own stories and finding out the stories of those less known.
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for April 27-May 2, 2026
Monday, April 27
Preschool Screening
Tuesday, April 28
Native American Music Assembly
Wednesday, April 29
3rd Grade Field Trip to Great Falls
HS Golf @ Shelby – 9am shotgun (rescheduled): Departure @ 745am
Thursday, April 30
HS Track @ Browning Meet - Field 1pm/ Track 1pm: Depart @ 10:30 am
State Music @ Helena: Transit Depart – 3:45pm
Friday, May 1
K-6 Field Day
State Music @ Helena
HS Golf @ Choteau – 9am: Depart – TBD
JH Track @ Cut Bank – 9am Field/11am Track: Departure @ 7:45am
Saturday, May 2
HS Track @ Great Falls Memorial – Field 9am/Track 10am: Departure 6:15am
Monday, April 27
Preschool Screening
Tuesday, April 28
Native American Music Assembly
Wednesday, April 29
3rd Grade Field Trip to Great Falls
HS Golf @ Shelby – 9am shotgun (rescheduled): Departure @ 745am
Thursday, April 30
HS Track @ Browning Meet - Field 1pm/ Track 1pm: Depart @ 10:30 am
State Music @ Helena: Transit Depart – 3:45pm
Friday, May 1
K-6 Field Day
State Music @ Helena
HS Golf @ Choteau – 9am: Depart – TBD
JH Track @ Cut Bank – 9am Field/11am Track: Departure @ 7:45am
Saturday, May 2
HS Track @ Great Falls Memorial – Field 9am/Track 10am: Departure 6:15am
Fourth grade blew it out of the water with their NHD projects today! Now they're ready to present to the judges next week!
All are welcome to attend next Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00p.m. at the Marias Museum Annex building in Shelby!
Ballots are due by May 5, 2026! Please vote!
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.
