Sunnyside High School

06/30/2026

06/29/2026

Congratulations to one our amazing SHS staff!

“The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas, an international educational non-profit, has awarded its prestigious Fellowship to Katie Botello, a video production teacher at Sunnyside High School in Fresno, CA. Katie will arrive in Fort Scott on June 21st for a week of collaboration with LMC staff and the other members of the Fellowship.

The LMC Fellowship is a merit-based award for educators of all disciplines who value the importance of teaching respect and understanding through project-based learning. The Center selects exemplary teachers from the United States and around the world who will collaborate on projects that discover, develop, and communicate the stories of Unsung Heroes in history.

Katie Botello, a video production teacher from Fresno, CA, was recognized in 2019 as a Milken Educator. Katie is the coordinator of the Video Production Academy, a three-year grant-funded program aimed at building a school within a school. Her students learn hands-on production skills and earn certifications that land them work in the industry while still attending high school.”

Katie Botello Named 2026 National Lowell Milken Center Fellow The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas, an international educational non-…

06/23/2026

Congrats to our Wildcat c/o 2026 graduates!

06/04/2026

We are so proud of Kimberly and excited to see what her future holds!

🎓Please join us in celebrating Kimberly Smith, a graduating senior and valedictorian from Sunnyside High School whose strength and determination have inspired everyone around her.
After the heartbreaking loss of her mother in April following a year-long illness, Kimberly chose to honor her mother's dream by staying committed to her education and future. Through grief and adversity, she continued to excel academically, lead her peers and serve her community with grace and perseverance. She will attend Benedict College on a full-ride scholarship and aspires to be an athletic trainer.
Kimberly’s impressive accomplishments include:
⭐ Black Student Union secretary
⭐ HBCU Step Up Program
⭐ Volleyball team captain
⭐ Boys volleyball team manager
⭐ Unified Sports, partnering with students with disabilities
⭐ SUFE Club and 2.0 Club
⭐ Tutor in English, art and history

Kimberly’s journey is a powerful reminder that even in life’s most difficult moments, perseverance and dedication can light the way forward. We know her mother would be incredibly proud of all she has achieved and the bright future ahead.
Congratulations, Kimberly! Fresno Unified is cheering you on every step of the way. 💙🎉

05/12/2026

“Juan Morales Lopez of Sunnyside High School, Eliana Palomera of McLane High, and Bryan Cabrera Garcia of Duncan Poly are Gates Scholarship recipients. Recipients are chosen based on academics, leadership abilities, maturity, and perseverance... Lopez, a member of the UCSF Doctors Academy at Sunnyside High and one of the school’s valedictorians, will attend UC Davis this fall. His scholarship will cover tuition, fees, books, housing and meals throughout his undergraduate studies.” Congratulations, Juan!

https://gvwire.com/2026/05/08/three-fresno-unified-students-land-prestigious-gates-scholarships/

05/11/2026

So proud of our Wildcat alum!

Literacy, diversity and perseverance; JaNay Brown-Wood speaks on the necessity of each principle to shaping a child’s world. Brown-Wood interactively reads aloud to kids and highlights Black experiences in her children's books.

05/10/2026

Help out Victor Guerra - Sunnyside alumni and author!

One visionary will take home $25,000, appear in an Entrepreneur Magazine advertorial, and receive a one-on-one mentoring session with Daymond John.

05/04/2026

Our 17 lacrosse seniors and 4 softball seniors celebrated their senior night last Friday afternoon! Thank you and all other athletes in their senior year for your hard work and dedication to SHS sports. Go wildcats!

05/02/2026

Year 2 coming up! Good luck Wildcats & Coach Guzman.💙🏈💛

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Last week, Sunnyside High School principal Michele Anderson gathered the school’s football team together in the gym to announce the team’s new head co…