Sunburst Schools

Kindergarten - First Day of School Sunburst Schools is excited to welcome our new kindergarten students to school this year for their first first day of school!

Happy First Day of School to all our students.

The staff at Sunburst Schools is excited to welcome our students to school tomorrow! We are looking forward to an awesome 2022-2023 school year!

School Resumes! Sunburst Schools is excited for school to begin again! School officially resumes tomorrow, Wednesday, August 24th! Elementary classes begin at 8:15am and JH/HS classes begin at 8:05am. Back to school night is tonight! Elementary students and parents are encouraged to come to the elementary from 6:00-7:00pm. Mr. Nau will start with a welcome back, quick introductions, and a few reminders for everyone in the elementary gym at 6:05pm. JH/HS back to school night is from 7:00-8:00pm with Mr. Bucklin covering some important topics of information for students and parents starting at 7:05pm in the auditorium.

School Meals The information below will help explain why all school meals are no longer free. All folks are encouraged to apply for free and reduced meals. The link below will provide more information on filling out an application either online or offer you the ability to print out a hard copy. Please contact the school office if you would like an application sent your way! https://www.sunburst.k12.mt.us/page/child-nutrition

NTCHS Refiner Volleyball Float in the 2022 Sunburst Gala Days Parade!

School Information! Sunburst Schools first day of school will be next Wednesday, August 24, 2022. School for students in K-6 begins at 8:15am daily while school begins at 8:05 daily for students in grades 7-12. School ends on Monday-Thursday at 3:30pm for K-6 and at 3:35pm for 7-12. Fridays are always early outs with K-6 released at 2:30pm while 7-12 is released at 2:35pm.

Immunizations The Toole County Health Department will be at North Toole County High School today, August 17, 2022 from 4-7pm as well as tomorrow, Aug. 18, 2022, from 4-7pm. All folks in need of immunizations are welcome. If you have questions, please contact the Toole County Health Department at 406-424-5169.

Midnight Madness is a wrap! Coach Buck and Coach Richmond are so excited about the 2022 NTCHS volleyball season!

Surplus Sale Sunburst Schools will be holding a surplus sale on Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 8am-noon at North Toole County High School located at 414 3rd Street South in Sunburst, Montana.

Booster Club Meeting The Booster Club will be meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7pm in the NTC library. All folks are invited to attend. Booster club supports all extracurricular activities for Wildcat and Refiner athletes. All parents and community members are welcome and encouraged to come join in and support all student-athletes.

JH & HS Registration Registration for students entering 7th-12th grade will be as follows: Wed., Aug. 17: Students entering 7th-9th grade should plan to register at the NTC Auditorium from 4-7pm. Thurs., Aug. 18: Students entering 10th-12th grade should plan to register at the NTC Auditorium from 4-7pm This registration time helps make sure students are scheduled for classes, receive their locker assignments, fill out appropriate school paperwork and forms, pay for lunch and athletic fees, etc. Students MUST be accompanied by a parent!

Fall Sports Information! All practices for athletes in 9th-12th grade begin this Friday, August 12! There are three things to remember before practice starts: 1. All students must get an athletic physical. No student will be allowed to practice until they have turned in their physical form. The MHSA physical form can be found on our school website under the athletic tab. 2. Each student will need to pay the $25 activity fee per student, either cash or check, to the school. This fee allows your student to get in to every Sunburst home game all year and it helps pay for referees, sports equipment, as well as district and tournament fees. The adult all season pass is $50 per adult or $125 per family. 3. Parents should plan to attend parent meetings for each participating student. At these meetings, parents will need to fill out and sign concussion forms and athletic handbook agreements. High School Schedule: On Friday, August 12th the high school cross country, football and volleyball teams will begin their first fall practice. · HS Volleyball – Coach Richmond will start practice @ Midnight August 12, with a practice & gym sleepover (check Volleyball letter that is being mailed to all girls for details). · HS Cross Country – Coach Nix will meet at 7am outside the gym doors to stretch and run. · HS Football – Coach Bye’s first practice starts @ 6:15am to 9:15am (with a 30 minute break @8am). Parent/Student Meeting at 5:30pm on Wednesday August 17th in the concessions area outside the gym to collect physicals, get concussion forms started, and to answer any questions about policies. Junior High Schedule: · JH Football – Coach Samsal’s first practice is Monday August 15th @6:00 am (Parent meeting August 8 – 7pm @ Elem Gym) · JH Volleyball – Coach Hauschulz will start Monday August 15 @ 5:30pm – 7:30pm (Parent meeting August 18th – 7:45pm @ Elem Gym) · 7th & 8th grade Cross Country – Coach Ehlers will start running Thursday August 25th after school Please contact HS Athletic Director Jeff Nix or JH Athletic Director Shayle Ehlers if you have questions about the fall sports seasons.

School Year Information The 2022-2023 school year will begin on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Please see the school website for further information on supply lists if you want to download a pdf copy, etc. School supply lists for the elementary and junior high/high school are below.

Sunburst Sunburst Basketball Tourney Please come by the high school gym (and a few games at the elementary) to watch some summer basketball and support our local athletes. The Refiner boys will play at 9am, 11am, and 5pm (HS gym)) and the Refiner ladies take the court at 10am and 2pm (HS gym). Concessions are available. The cost of admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students, and free for seniors and Pre-K children. Special thanks to Coach Nate Aschim for making this event happen for our kids!

Job Openings Sunburst Schools is seeking to fill the following positions: **JH/HS Custodian **Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Please click here for more information: https://www.sunburst.k12.mt.us/page/employment-opportunities

Basketball Camp 2022 MSU-Northern Women's Basketball Coach Chris Mouat, his assistant coach, and a few Lady Skylights came to Sunburst to put on a basketball camp for students entering Kindergarten-12th grade. These skills camps are wonderful opportunities for our students to learn more about the game of basketball and have a great time! Specail thanks to Coach Nate Aschim for all of his time and dedication to coordinate, organize, and make this camp happen!

Basketball Camp There is still time for your child to come to basketball camp! Camp is June 6-8, 2022 at the NTCHS gym! Please contact Coach Aschim if you have any questions!

State Track 2022 Congrats to Claire Bucklin who placed 2nd in the 100 meter hurdles (school record) and 2nd in the 300 hurdles. Congats to Nikki Nau who placed 5th in the 3200 meter run. Great job Lady Refiners!

May 2022 Refiner The May 2022 issue of the Refiner Newspaper has been released. Please click on the link below to read the latest happenings at NTCHS! https://www.sunburst.k12.mt.us/page/refiner-newspaper