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Two girls smile while standing outside and holding up the paper airplanes they built
A boy smiles as another boy inspects the consistency of slime he just made
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Sunnyside Elementary School

2040 Sunnyside Ave., Burlington, IA 52601 Phone: 319-753-5244 | Fax: 319-753-1856

News & Announcements

Demond Carr and his daughter, fifth-grader Journey Carr, pose for a photo alongside an exhibit about Louis Armstrong Thursday, Feb. 17, 2025, during Aldo Leopold Intermediate School’s fourth annual Black History Museum. The exhibit was one of more than 20 student-led projects on display.
Mar 02, 2025

Aldo celebrates Black history-makers with 4th annual museum

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Jan 12, 2025

What to know about Preschool & Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 school year

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Jan 05, 2025

Grayhounds give back

A rendering shows what an expanded auditorium could look like at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School.
Dec 04, 2024

Board selects architect, project manager for Burlington Performing Arts Center Project

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Upcoming Events

Mar 28

Boys Soccer: Pleasant Valley vs Burlington (Junior Varsity)

5:00 pm
Mar 28

Boys Soccer: Pleasant Valley vs Burlington (Varsity)

6:30 pm
Mar 30

Midwest Magic – Special Olympics

12:00 pm
Mar 31

Boys Track & Field: 2025 Falcon Relays (Boys) (Varsity)

4:30 pm
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Key Contacts

Timothy Bolander

Timothy Bolander

Principal

Jennifer Rogers

Jennifer Rogers

Administrative Assistant

Jenna Lowe

Jenna Lowe

Administrative Assistant

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Timothy Bolander

Timothy Bolander

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(319) 753-5244

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:

Welcome to Sunnyside Elementary! My name is Tim Bolander and am in my eleventh year as Principal at Sunnyside Elementary and in my 18th year with the district.

It has been a pleasure to serve as principal at Sunnyside over the last decade and watch the students grow up before my eyes. I have had many great opportunities with Burlington Community School District, but none greater than working at Sunnyside Elementary.  I am proud of our school and the staff at Sunnyside, I have never worked with a staff that is as committed to improving student achievement as this one.

I would like to invite each of you to share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas with us over the course of the school year. Working together is the greatest way to make a positive impact on a child’s learning experiences at school. We must work as a team to provide the best educational opportunities for your child.

Sincerely,

Tim Bolander

Mission

Inspiring and challenging students through diverse opportunities.

Vision

The Burlington Community School District strives to have a profoundly positive impact on each student’s adult quality of life brought about by the students’ individual and collective educational experience.

Exit Outcomes

The Burlington Community School District supports all students achieving skills and abilities to become productive citizens in the community in which they live. This includes academic goals, social competencies, employability skills, and technology skills. These skills are a guide for teachers and students in determining projects and areas of focus at various grade levels.