Sunnyside Elementary School

I am soooooo glad we moved here and get to experience this phenomenal school! I have minor complaints about some teachers, but I think that personalities will collide no matter where you go. I wouldn't dream of leaving this school and can't wait for my toddler to get to go there! Well, I can wait... I want her to be a baby forever, of course. But you know what I mean!
--Submitted by a parent

It's dificult to imagine that there could be an elementary school w/ more support of its students than Sunnyside! The principal,teachers, and support staff are beyond welcoming to students and their families. Just one example: there is a room specificaly for parent volunteers that includes a tv/vcr w/ videos so younger siblings can tag along while mom works on things for the teacher. The principal loves these kids and is so welcoming to the parents. There are so many opportunities for involvement and for the kids to feel pride in their school. I would never entertain moving outside of Sunnyside's boundaries while I have elementary school aged children. The school is not as big now that Madison Place has opened, but even when we had 800 students, my oldest child had just 20 kids in her class.
--Submitted by a parent

Sunnyside Elementry is a wonderful school and the Principal Mr. Kerney makes it wonderful! I have had experience in SM School district and BV School District. I would highly recommend Olathe Schools to anyone! My son has been at Sunnyside for 2 years now and my only complaint is Its overcrowded! Madison Place is opening this year but we need 2 or 3 new schools. I had a wonderful experience last year. I couldn't of asked for a better teacher! Thank You!
--Submitted by a parent

We had a bad experience at Sunnyside. The classrooms are overcrowded and there are too many classes of each grade. There are too many kids for the teachers to stay in control. The principal is great. He knew my son by name. He stays out and ensures all children are safe during drop-off and pick-up. He covers them with umbrellas when raining. He communicates well with the children and my son really liked him. The teachers are good. I did not ever meet one I didn't like. Teacher/parent communication is good and they have a lot of activities for the kids to get involved in. The size is just too big and bullying occurs with no consequence to the bullying kids' actions. The teachers don't know it occurs so frequently because there is no communication between teachers during lunch or recess.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal and his staff have done an outstanding job with the whole overcrowding issue. I wonder how even greater this school will be once Madison Place opens. The entire schools staff should be proud regarding the testing results considering they had a tougher challenge than other schools in the district ie. student vs. teacher ratio. Thank you Sunnyside.
--Submitted by a parent

While Sunnyside is overcrowded this year, the adminstration has kept up by creating additional classroom space, not by increasing the amount of stundents in each class. Overcrowding will be alevated in the fall of 2007 when Madison Place opens. I have a sons in Kindergarten and 2nd grade, and I could not be happier; especially in comparsion to the school districts in GA and FL where we lived previously. Parent participation is outstanding at Sunnyside and the teachers are so dedicated. The principal is very approachable and involved with the students. Our family loves Sunnyside!
--Submitted by RM, a parent

The size of the school is a real impediment to learning. The real problem is the principal. I would not allow my children to enroll at this school while he is still in charge.
--Submitted by a parent

A top notch, highly involved school from top down principle, teachers to the children. Parents at this school are very involved with the educational and outside school programs. The principal goes well out of his way to ensure that both mom and dad are highly involved. I've sent 3 kids through this school (have two in it now) and would not leave the area until they are done with Elementary. School is well funded and has many of the latest equipment in it. Air cond and heat seasonally is never and issue. Never hear of any problem children or violence at this school.
--Submitted by Bill M, a parent

I love this school and the principal. I have only wonderful things to say about the teachers my child has had and the parents who are committed to their children. I wish we could stay here. I am sorry to say we can't.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the best school ever!! unfortunatly, i moved out of the district and have regreted it ever since. My kids miss it, too. They made me, as a parent, feel involved in my kids' education. Far cry from my experience @ spring hill school dist. Now i home school. ~Judy d.
--Submitted by a parent