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What’s the Difference Between TK and Kindergarten?
Understanding the difference between TK and Kindergarten is essential for parents exploring early education options.
Open House | March 24, 2026
Mark your calendar! Open House is coming up. Date: March 24, 2026 Time: 5:30-6:30 pm This is the perfect chance to step into your child’s world. See their projects, celebrate their growth, and meet the teachers and staff who cheer them on every day. Families always...
Fuel Your Body. Feed Your Mind.
Join Downey Unified in celebrating National Nutrition Month & School Breakfast Week. See how nutritious school meals power student success!
Experience Downey Unified at Our Elementary Expo
Join us February 26 at Stauffer Middle School and see what makes Downey Unified a top choice for families like yours.
TLC 5K Race is Feb 28. Register Today!
Join us on for a great cause! Details are now available and registration is still open.
Preparing Students for Their Future Through Career Technical Education
Career Technical Education integrates rigorous academics with real-world skills. In CTE courses, students explore careers, gain practical experience, and build the foundations they need for lifelong success.
International Baccalaureate Info Night | January 29th 6pm
We invite all 2026–2027 incoming 6th graders to learn about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) at Sussman Middle School. All 5th-graders in Downey Unified have the opportunity to apply for this program, and yes, space is limited. All...
Robotics Sparks Innovation in Our Youngest Learners
Join us for two exciting robotics competitions to see DUSD elementary students demonstrate engineering skills and innovation.
You are Invited! Future Pioneer Night
Are you considering joining the Sussman community? Get ready to experience what makes Sussman Middle School a place where students thrive. Join us for Future Pioneer Night and see firsthand what it means to be part of our Pioneer family. Date: January 22, 2026Time:...
The Importance of Building a Healthy Attendance Routine
Establishing a healthy attendance routine can be for your student’s success
Words of Wisdom
“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.“
– John Wooden








