
Today was a great start to a great year. Look at all those happy to begin the 2023 school year smiles. Here's to a year of making memories, achieving milestones, and learning, learning, and learning some more.


JH FB Practice
JH football practice on Thursday, August 24, 2023, will be held at 3:30-5:30pm rather than in the morning. This change only applies for 8/24/23!


First Day
Today is the first day of school ever for our new kindergarten class! We are excited to have them be a Wildcat and be part of Sunburst Schools!


Thank You TCSD
Special thanks to the Toole County Sheriff's Department for coming to Sunburst Schools and sharing information and providing positive tips about school safety with our staff. Sunburst Schools greatly appreciated the partnership and support we have with the Toole County Sheriff's Department.


Important Athletic Announcement!
The JH & HS Volleyball games scheduled at Heart Butte on Friday have been postponed (no known rescheduled date).
In addition, the JH and HS football games scheduled at Heart Butte on Saturday have also been postponed (no known new scheduled date).
The NTC Sunburst Volleyball Showcase on Saturday is still being held as scheduled. The JH Volleyball Showcase on Saturday in Vaughn is still on as scheduled.


Return to School!
Classes begin tomorrow, Wednesday, August 23, 2023, for all students in Kindergarten-12th grade! Buses will run as per the schedule (please contact transportation director Ulan Omdahl at 406-937-2321 if you have questions).
Breakfast on Wednesday will be cereal with toast. Lunch will be pizza.
If you have not registered or have questions, please contact either school office.
We are excited about the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year!


JH Sunburst Wildcats Volleyball Preseason Showcase @ VAUGHN on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023!
First Game - 10am vs. Heart Butte
Prices: $5 - Adult/ $3 - Student


We had a fun time at the Reunion Run 5k today! Thanks to our participants and many volunteers. FCCLA appreciates the support! Have a great reunion weekend!



FCCLA would also like to thank our race sponsors! We had prizes for the top male and female racers for our eight different age groups. The prizes were provided by Early Bird, Sunburst Merc, Massage by Crystal, Refined Nails LLC, and FCCLA students that made goodies. Thanks for providing awesome prizes!!!


Sunburst HS Volleyball Showcase
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Sunburst will host a volleyball showcase on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Games will take place at both the NTCHS gymnasium and the Sunburst Elementary gymnasium.
NTCHS athletic passes will not work for this event. Ticket prices will be: $10 adults; $5 students. These fees will cover admission to all games (both gyms).
Teams attending include: Sunburst, Valier, Power/Dutton/Brady, Fort Benton JV, Great Falls Central, Augusta, Heart Butte, and Box Elder.
All games will follow the standard tournament format. The schedule for games is below.


Refiner/Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for the week of August 21-27, 2023
Friday, August 25
VB @ Heart Butte: 4p JH/5p JH/6p V
Saturday, August 26
JH VB @ Vaughn Showcase (first game vs. Heart Butte - 10am)
HS VB @ Sunburst Showcase (first game vs. Valier - 8 am)
Football @ Heart Butte 10am JH; 1pm HS

High School Sports Pictures
High school sports pictures will be taken tomorrow morning, August 18. Photo packet information was sent home with your athlete today.
Athletes need to bring their uniform, gear, etc.
Lindsay Sandon Design and Photo will be taking all school photos.


Back to School!
Please remember that all students return to school next Wednesday, August 23, 2023! Elementary students begin their day at 8:15am. Junior High/High School students begin their day at 8:03am.
On Tuesday, August 22, back to school night for Kindergarten-6th grade students will be held at Sunburst Elementary from 6-7pm. That same evening, back to school night will be held for 7th-12th students from 7-8pm at North Toole County High School.
Please contact either school office if you have questions or need more information! We are excited about getting our students back to school!


Refiner Volleyball is in full swing! We are so excited for this season! 🏐




Junior High Football
All parents of 5th-8th grade students interested in playing football are urged to either attend a parent meeting at the elementary gym on Friday, August 11, at 6:30pm or contact Coach Samsal or Athletic Director Nix prior to that time to let them know that your child is planning to participate. Please contact either school if you have any further questions!


The North Toole County High School and Junior High Registration will take place on August 16th and 17th from 5pm to 7pm. Grades 7-9 will register on Wednesday August 16th and grades 10-12 will register on Thursday August 17th. If you have any questions please call the office at 937-2811.

It's not to late to sign up for Refiner Volleyball Camp! Coach Richmond and Coach Buck are eager to get some summer volleyball in! Reach out if you have any questions! 🏐


All are welcome to show up to the track on Friday, July 14th around 8:45am to join the in the Reunion Run 5k! $10 for individuals and $25 for families to participate. You'll get to enjoy a walk or run through Sunburst and give back to FCCLA! Race starts at 9am. See you there!

Remember to sign up or just show up for the Reunion Run 5k on Friday morning. Race starts at 9am. Thanks for supporting FCCLA. See you at the starting line!

It's easy to brag when we have the best musicians around! Thanks for making band camp 2023 a success! 🎶 These kids have been working hard to put together a marching routine for the All Class Reunion parade, this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. We hope to see you all there! Go Refiners!
