Students gathered to celebrate AVID Day, an event to recognize the power of this program to prepare students for college, career and life success.
Sussman Celebrates AVID Day 2026
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News & Announcements
AVID Students Embark on Summer College Tours
Downey Unified AVID students spent the summer visiting local colleges, exploring campus life, and discovering pathways to college and career success through hands-on learning experiences.
From Clues to College: Downey High AVID Takes on “The Bronco Quest” at Cal Poly Pomona
DHS students visited Cal Poly Pomona and embarked on a selfie scavenger hunt. Check out the photos!
8 Universities, 4 Days, 1 Mission: The 2026 DHS AVID Junior College Road Trip
From the bustling streets of San Francisco to the quiet redwoods of the North Coast, the Downey High School AVID Juniors...
Warren High Seniors Inspire Future Leaders at Griffiths Middle School
Last week, the classrooms at Griffiths Middle School were filled with energy as Warren High School seniors visited to share...
AVID Clothing Drive Fundraiser
Donation bags are due by SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH @ 12:30PM
Stauffer Middle School AVID Students Discover Their Strengths!
At Downey Unified, we believe in using all our resources to ensure students benefit, grow, and get ahead, empowering them to reach their full potential!
What’s new with AVID this fall?
Big things are happening with AVID. Check out our Fall newsletter.
Sussman MS Celebrates AVID Day!
Sussman Middle School celebrated AVID Day on September 12th.
Where We Come From: An DHS AVID Site Team Poem
Downey High School AVID Site Team took submissions and combined them to make a collective “Where We Are From” Viking AVID Poem, which we wanted to share with all of you!
AVID Expands Across Downey Unified
Welcome back, DUSD families—and a special welcome to those joining us for the first time! As we kick off a new school year,...
AVID Spring Newsletter
The AVID spring newsletter covers updates and the continuous improvement process.
Two Warren High Seniors Earn Life-Changing $360,000 Torch Scholarship, Providing Full Financial and Academic Support at Northeastern
This year, 500 students from across the United States applied for one of the 15 available Torch Scholarships, highlighting the incredible distinction of Joshua and America’s accomplishment.
AVID Hosted Three Exciting Saturday Academy Events
AVID at Doty hosted three exciting Saturday Academic Academy events. Topics covered financial literacy and college/career readiness.
AVID Q1 Newsletter
See what’s happening with the AVID Program. Our first quarter at a glance.
AVID Events Well Underway at Griffiths!
Griffiths Middle School AVID has been hard at work the past few weeks and we wanted to share some great updates with you all!
Celebrating AVID Day at Stauffer
Stauffer Middle School celebrated AVID Day, where educators and students set their intentions for the academic year.
Celebrating Success: A Night for Downey High School AVID Students
Downey High School celebrated its AVID students’ achievements at a banquet on May 30th! Photos from the evening are available.
Doty Middle School AVID Students Honored at College-Ready Banquet
On May 3rd, Doty Middle School hosted a celebratory banquet for their incredible 8th grade AVID students. The AVID...
Celebrating Success: 1st Annual Griffiths AVID Banquet!
Griffiths celebrates its first AVID banquet! Watch the video for banquet highlights. AVID is helping students achieve college dreams.
AVID Students at Doty Middle School Beat the Heat with Kona Ice!
This icy treat was a sweet way to boost morale and provide a cool pick-me-up as students tackled their tests.
AVID Presentations for Incoming 6th Graders
Griffiths Middle School introduced the AVID program to incoming 6th graders. Learn about the program goals, benefits, and application process.
AVID Juniors Visit California Universities
Downey High School’s AVID Juniors took a four-day field trip to visit universities in California.
Old River Elementary Teachers Collaborate on WICOR Strategies
Teachers from Old River Elementary participated in a full professional day to collaborate on embedding WICOR strategies in...
DHS AVID Juniors Volunteer at Local Preschool
Downey High School’s AVID Juniors went to a neighboring preschool to volunteer. This was a good opportunity to explore careers working with children.