Sunburst Volleyball Showcase Tournament
The Refiner Volleyball Team will be hosting a showcase tournament on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Please see below for tournament information.
Sunburst School Adult Passes and Northern C Passes are NOT valid for this event as it is an invitational tournament separate from the regular season activities. Sunburst Schools student passes will be accepted. The cost for attendance is: $10 adults; $5 for out of town students; Seniors - free.
The Refiner Volleyball Team will be hosting a showcase tournament on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Please see below for tournament information.
Sunburst School Adult Passes and Northern C Passes are NOT valid for this event as it is an invitational tournament separate from the regular season activities. Sunburst Schools student passes will be accepted. The cost for attendance is: $10 adults; $5 for out of town students; Seniors - free.
Welcome Class of 2038!
Today is first day of school for our new kindergarten students! Mrs. Nau is excited to welcome in 10 new students to Sunburst Schools!
Today is first day of school for our new kindergarten students! Mrs. Nau is excited to welcome in 10 new students to Sunburst Schools!
Ready to Go!
Some of the elementary staff took a quick picture this morning! They are very excited to welcome in their new students!
Some of the elementary staff took a quick picture this morning! They are very excited to welcome in their new students!
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for the week of Aug. 25-Aug 31, 2025
Thursday, August 28
VB @Valier 6pm Varsity; Departure – 4pm
Friday, August 29
FB @ Noxon 7pm ; Departure – 8:15 am (return on Saturday)
XC @ Cut Bank 4:20pm; Departure – 2:30pm
Saturday, August 30
Sunburst Volleyball Showcase at HS & Elem Gyms
Thursday, August 28
VB @Valier 6pm Varsity; Departure – 4pm
Friday, August 29
FB @ Noxon 7pm ; Departure – 8:15 am (return on Saturday)
XC @ Cut Bank 4:20pm; Departure – 2:30pm
Saturday, August 30
Sunburst Volleyball Showcase at HS & Elem Gyms
Free Meals
Sunburst Schools is proud to again offer free breakfasts and lunches to all students in Kindergarten-12th grade during the 2025-2026 school year! We hope everyone takes advantage and eats our delicious and nutritious meals!
Sunburst Schools is proud to again offer free breakfasts and lunches to all students in Kindergarten-12th grade during the 2025-2026 school year! We hope everyone takes advantage and eats our delicious and nutritious meals!
Welcome Mrs. Tharp!
Mrs. Tharp was recently hired as the K-12 Special Education teacher. She worked at Sunburst Schools previously as a paraprofessional for a couple years. She then went to work for Youth Dynamics as a behavioral health and trauma case manager for children. She worked for Youth Dynamics for 3 years working within different school districts to aide in student success. In 2024, she was offered a job as the K-12 music teacher here in Sunburst. She is very excited this year to be the newly hired K-12 special education teacher.
Mrs. Tharp grew up in Sunburst and graduated from NTCHS in 2015. She then attended college at the University of Montana Western and obtained a PK-3 teaching degree. She has started classes again this fall to continue her education.
Mrs. Tharp is married to Tyler Tharp and they have a wonderfully energetic bouncing one year old, Traycen, who keeps them on their toes. They have 2 dogs, Colt and Daisy, and 1 cat, Oliver.
Mrs. Tharp keeps pretty busy with Traycen. They enjoy playing outside and going for walks along with reading books and learning new songs.
Mrs. Tharp is very excited to continue doing what she loves. She is passionate about empowering kids to be the best version of themselves. She feels that this new role at Sunburst is going to allow her to continue doing so with the students at Sunburst Schools. She is very grateful for the overwhelming amount of support and excitement shared by teachers, parents, and community members.
Mrs. Tharp was recently hired as the K-12 Special Education teacher. She worked at Sunburst Schools previously as a paraprofessional for a couple years. She then went to work for Youth Dynamics as a behavioral health and trauma case manager for children. She worked for Youth Dynamics for 3 years working within different school districts to aide in student success. In 2024, she was offered a job as the K-12 music teacher here in Sunburst. She is very excited this year to be the newly hired K-12 special education teacher.
Mrs. Tharp grew up in Sunburst and graduated from NTCHS in 2015. She then attended college at the University of Montana Western and obtained a PK-3 teaching degree. She has started classes again this fall to continue her education.
Mrs. Tharp is married to Tyler Tharp and they have a wonderfully energetic bouncing one year old, Traycen, who keeps them on their toes. They have 2 dogs, Colt and Daisy, and 1 cat, Oliver.
Mrs. Tharp keeps pretty busy with Traycen. They enjoy playing outside and going for walks along with reading books and learning new songs.
Mrs. Tharp is very excited to continue doing what she loves. She is passionate about empowering kids to be the best version of themselves. She feels that this new role at Sunburst is going to allow her to continue doing so with the students at Sunburst Schools. She is very grateful for the overwhelming amount of support and excitement shared by teachers, parents, and community members.
Immunizations
The Toole County Health Department will offer immunizations during the 7-12 school registrations on August 20 and August 21 from 5-7pm. If you would like to check your child's immunization status, please call the Toole County Health Department office at 406-424-5169.
The Toole County Health Department will offer immunizations during the 7-12 school registrations on August 20 and August 21 from 5-7pm. If you would like to check your child's immunization status, please call the Toole County Health Department office at 406-424-5169.
Back to School Night
Back to school night will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 6-7pm at Sunburst Elementary School. Students in Kindergarten-6th grade will have an opportunity to find their lockers, put school supplies away, meet their teacher, etc.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Students in K-6 begin their day at 8:15am. Students in 7-12 begin their day at 8:00am.
Back to school night will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 6-7pm at Sunburst Elementary School. Students in Kindergarten-6th grade will have an opportunity to find their lockers, put school supplies away, meet their teacher, etc.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Students in K-6 begin their day at 8:15am. Students in 7-12 begin their day at 8:00am.
Please note that Sunburst Schools does not reply to questions on our social media posts. Our posts are meant to provide information as well as to celebrate our students'' successes. We ask that any questions or concerns you may have be addressed via calling or stopping by the school where we would be happy to assist you.
Thank you all for your continued support of Sunburst Schools! We are looking forward to a great 2025-2026 school year!
Welcome Mrs. Stevens!
Sunburst Schools is excited to welcome Mrs. Hanna Stevens as the new K-12 music teacher at Sunburst Schools.
Mrs. Stevens was a paraprofessional last year as well as the assistant JH Girls Basketball coach. This will be her first year teaching and she is excited about the opportunity to work with the students at Sunburst Schools!
Mrs. Stevens was born in Kalispell, Montana, and grew up in Libby, Montana, where she is a proud graduate of Libby High School. Mrs. Stevens is currently attending college at Montana State University-Northern in Havre, Montana.
Mrs. Stevens is married to her husband, Andrew Stevens, and together they have two wonderful little boys, Paul and Harvey. She only has one pet, a turtle named Sheldon.
In her spare time, Mrs. Stevens loves baking. When she's not chasing her boys around, you'll most likely find her in her kitchen baking a tasty treat for her family.
Sunburst Schools is excited to welcome Mrs. Hanna Stevens as the new K-12 music teacher at Sunburst Schools.
Mrs. Stevens was a paraprofessional last year as well as the assistant JH Girls Basketball coach. This will be her first year teaching and she is excited about the opportunity to work with the students at Sunburst Schools!
Mrs. Stevens was born in Kalispell, Montana, and grew up in Libby, Montana, where she is a proud graduate of Libby High School. Mrs. Stevens is currently attending college at Montana State University-Northern in Havre, Montana.
Mrs. Stevens is married to her husband, Andrew Stevens, and together they have two wonderful little boys, Paul and Harvey. She only has one pet, a turtle named Sheldon.
In her spare time, Mrs. Stevens loves baking. When she's not chasing her boys around, you'll most likely find her in her kitchen baking a tasty treat for her family.
HS Sports Pictures
HS sports pictures will be taken this week by Lindsay Sandon Photo + Design.
XC picture day: 8/19 @ 6pm
FB picture day: 8/20 @ 9:30am
VB picture day: 8/20 @ 8:30am
Please contact Mr. Nix if you need a photo form (see picture of form below) or contact Lindsay Sandon if you have questions about photos.
HS sports pictures will be taken this week by Lindsay Sandon Photo + Design.
XC picture day: 8/19 @ 6pm
FB picture day: 8/20 @ 9:30am
VB picture day: 8/20 @ 8:30am
Please contact Mr. Nix if you need a photo form (see picture of form below) or contact Lindsay Sandon if you have questions about photos.
7-12 Registration
7th-9th grade registration will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 5-7pm. at the HS Auditorium.
10th-12th grade registration will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 5-7pm at the HS Auditorium.
During this time, students will register for classes. In addition, parents can fill out, sign, and turn in all needed forms that may include handbooks, technology use, etc. They can also pay athletic fees, music fees, etc.
Please contact the school at 406-937-2811 if you have questions about registration!
7th-9th grade registration will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 5-7pm. at the HS Auditorium.
10th-12th grade registration will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 5-7pm at the HS Auditorium.
During this time, students will register for classes. In addition, parents can fill out, sign, and turn in all needed forms that may include handbooks, technology use, etc. They can also pay athletic fees, music fees, etc.
Please contact the school at 406-937-2811 if you have questions about registration!
Student Registration
The 2025-2026 school year begins on Wednesday, August 27, 2025!
If you are new to the area, or have a child ready to start Kindergarten, please stop by the Elementary School next week, Monday - Friday any time from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (Tuesday only available from noon - 3:00 pm) to fill out registration paperwork for your K - 6 grade child.
Please remember to bring a copy of your child's birth certificate and immunization records. Thank you.
The 2025-2026 school year begins on Wednesday, August 27, 2025!
If you are new to the area, or have a child ready to start Kindergarten, please stop by the Elementary School next week, Monday - Friday any time from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (Tuesday only available from noon - 3:00 pm) to fill out registration paperwork for your K - 6 grade child.
Please remember to bring a copy of your child's birth certificate and immunization records. Thank you.
Locker assignments for HS & JH students will not be given out until the first day of school - August 27, 2025.
HS & JH Supply List
The HS & JH School Supply List for 2025-2026 is now available. On the homepage of our school website at: www.sunburst.k12.mt.us - look under the main picture and their is a direct link to a pdf version that can be easily downloaded.
The school year begins on Wednesday, August 27, 2025!
The HS & JH School Supply List for 2025-2026 is now available. On the homepage of our school website at: www.sunburst.k12.mt.us - look under the main picture and their is a direct link to a pdf version that can be easily downloaded.
The school year begins on Wednesday, August 27, 2025!
Sunburst Elementary School Supply List
The 2025-2026 school year begins on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The Sunburst Elementary School supply list (pic below) can be downloaded from the main page of our school website along with the 2025-2026 school calendar, etc. Please visit www.sunburst.k12.mt.us to be able to download or print out pdf versions.
Sunburst Schools is looking for a Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year. Please see the attachment for more details.
Sunburst Schools is looking for a transportation director. Please see the notice below.
Fall Sports Practices
All high school sports practices will begin this Friday, August 15, 2025. All junior high practices will begin on Thursday, August 21. All student athletes must have a physical before they can participate.
A high school parent meeting will be at held on Friday, August 15, at 6:30pm in the HS gym. Junior high parent meetings are listed below. Please contact athletic director Jeff Nix if you have any questions at 406-937-2811 or jnix@sunburst.k12.mt.us
HS Cross Country
Coach: Mr. Nix
8/15: 7:00-8:30am
8/16: 7:00-8:30am
8/18-8/22: 7:00-8:30am
HS Volleyball
Head Coach: Tamera Rice ; Assistant Coach - Chantelle Henneberry
8/15: 9-11am
8/18-8/22: 9-11am
HS Football:
Head Coach: Scott Bye; Assistant Coach - Garrett Hovland
8/15: 7-9pm
8/16: 7-9pm
8/18-8/22: 6:30-9:30am
JH sports will start on 8/21.
JH Football: (meet at elem gym)
Coach: Kaden Keith
8/21-8:22: 7:00-8:30am
8/25-8/26: 7:00-8:30am
Parent meeting: 8:45am at elem gym
JH Volleyball: (meet at elem gym)
Head Coach: Megan Hout; Assistant Coach - Crystal Hout
8/21-8/22: 5:00-6:30pm
8/25-8/26: 5:00-6:30pm
Parent meeting: August 21 @ 4:45pm at elem gym
JH Cross Country: (meet at HS)
Coach: Jeff Nix
8-21-8/22: 7:00-8:00am
Parent meeting: August 21 @ 8:15am at HS
All high school sports practices will begin this Friday, August 15, 2025. All junior high practices will begin on Thursday, August 21. All student athletes must have a physical before they can participate.
A high school parent meeting will be at held on Friday, August 15, at 6:30pm in the HS gym. Junior high parent meetings are listed below. Please contact athletic director Jeff Nix if you have any questions at 406-937-2811 or jnix@sunburst.k12.mt.us
HS Cross Country
Coach: Mr. Nix
8/15: 7:00-8:30am
8/16: 7:00-8:30am
8/18-8/22: 7:00-8:30am
HS Volleyball
Head Coach: Tamera Rice ; Assistant Coach - Chantelle Henneberry
8/15: 9-11am
8/18-8/22: 9-11am
HS Football:
Head Coach: Scott Bye; Assistant Coach - Garrett Hovland
8/15: 7-9pm
8/16: 7-9pm
8/18-8/22: 6:30-9:30am
JH sports will start on 8/21.
JH Football: (meet at elem gym)
Coach: Kaden Keith
8/21-8:22: 7:00-8:30am
8/25-8/26: 7:00-8:30am
Parent meeting: 8:45am at elem gym
JH Volleyball: (meet at elem gym)
Head Coach: Megan Hout; Assistant Coach - Crystal Hout
8/21-8/22: 5:00-6:30pm
8/25-8/26: 5:00-6:30pm
Parent meeting: August 21 @ 4:45pm at elem gym
JH Cross Country: (meet at HS)
Coach: Jeff Nix
8-21-8/22: 7:00-8:00am
Parent meeting: August 21 @ 8:15am at HS
Free Meals
Sunburst Schools is proud to again offer free breakfasts and lunches to all students in Kindergarten-12th grade during the 2025-2026 school year! We hope everyone takes advantage and eats our delicious and nutritious meals!
Sunburst Schools is proud to again offer free breakfasts and lunches to all students in Kindergarten-12th grade during the 2025-2026 school year! We hope everyone takes advantage and eats our delicious and nutritious meals!
