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The History of Sunnyside Elementary

 

 

 

1916

A brick school building with multiple windows and a grassy lawn.

 McKenney High School was built in 1916 on the site of the current Sunnyside Elementary School.

1930

A brick school building with multiple windows and a grassy lawn.

In 1930, McKenney High School and Sunnyside High School consolidated to form Sunnyside-McKenney High School. In 1942, Darvills High School became part of Sunnyside-McKenney High School due to the expansion of Fort Pickett.

1965

A brick school building with multiple windows and a grassy lawn. In the fall of 1965, Sunnyside-McKenney High School was renamed Sunnyside-McKenney Elementary, housing grades 1-7. Later, McKenney Elementary housed grades K-3 while Sunnyside housed grades 4-7.

1982

On January 12, 1982, students walked through the doors of the brand new Sunnyside Elementary. In 1988, sixth and seventh grade moved to Dinwiddie Middle School, the current site of Historic Southside High School. McKenney Elementary (grades K-3) and Sunnyside Elementary (grades 4-7) consolidated.

A sign for Tomotow Elementary School stands in front of a building. Construction site with exposed steel framework and a brick building. A building under construction with exposed metal framing and brick walls. Students gather outside a brick school building on a sunny day.

2006-2008

A brown building with a sloped roof sits amidst trees and a curved road.Sunnyside Elementary was recognized as a Distinguised Title I School in 2006, 2007, and 2008.

2025

Sunnyside celebrates its accomplishments.Sunnyside Elementary School named twice to the SPSF Leaderboard for Elementary Excellence in Region One for being among the top five schools for Reading and Math growth.