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.
Out of 19 teams that competed in their first VEX IQ Robotics Tournament (VIQRC), six teams ranked in the top 50 in California, and 10 ranked in the top 100.
Downey Unified’s four middle schools now hold this state and national designation
This award recognizes our commitment to inclusion and excellence through Unified Sports, promoting belonging for all students.
Now a total of 11 schools across the district honored with this national recognition.
We invite our families and the community to attend this year’s informative event on Friday, Oct. 11th.
We have great news! Your child can now start reaping the rewards of being part of Downey Unified sooner than you think!
Competing in various areas of technical and soft skills competitions, eight Downey Unified students have come home as United States SkillsUSA Champions!
Downey High School senior is one of 750 across US to be selected for full scholarship
As we close out the school year, we are excited to share the dates, times and locations for each school’s ceremony as we celebrate our students’ achievements!
Downey and Warren High robotics teams competed on the worldwide stage by both qualifying for the 2024 FIRST Championship, an international robotics competition.
Congratulations to Griffiths and Stauffer middle schools for receiving their second re-designations of this prestigious honor.
Open House season begins soon and we are excited to welcome our families on campus!
At the end of November, our district received a prestigious statewide recognition for our Secondary Education and Special Education Departments’ achievements in co-teaching practices.
Kirsten Neill was named a 2024 California Teacher of the Year Finalist and a 2023-24 Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year.
We are very proud to share that our district was once again featured by Apple in their official national newsroom on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
Shining bright under the lights, Warren Bears and Downey Vikings played a historic game at SoFi stadium, with over 18,000 people in attendance.
Being a student-athlete is no easy feat. In Downey Unified, athletes must balance classes, practice, and workouts throughout their day, as well as competitions against other schools and districts. Take a few minutes to read why Downey Unified’s athletic programs are some of the best.
Warren High School student flourishes as Entrepreneur
We are very proud to share that, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, our district was featured by Apple in their official national newsroom on Monday, May 8, 2023.
Annual Femineer Gala continues to excite and inspire, while showcasing middle and high school student work.
Dr. Rebekah Ruswick is the fourth District administrator to receive an ACSA award in the last six years.
Elementary schools from across Downey Unified gathered to participate in a variety of athletic competitions
Robert “Bob” Ballard, a retired U.S. Navy Commander and professor of oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, graduated from Downey High School in 1960.
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Our Spanish Dual Language Immersion program will be offered at Williams Elementary next school year.
Join us for a new six week Parenting Series starting on February 15, 2023.
Our district is proud to announce that Sussman Middle School is now an IB Candidate School* for the Middle Years Programme!
The Global Language Academies of Downey (G.L.A.D.) is expanding! Beginning next school year, G.L.A.D. will offer French as...
Downey Police Department’s Chief Leslie Murray and Dr. Garcia would like to share a joint communication to ensure and remind everyone that the number one priority is the safety of our students and staff.
Columbus High School is one of 36 schools across the state of California recognized for 2022.
Priscila Coronado attended Rio San Gabriel Elementary, Doty Middle School and graduated in the top three percent of her class in 2015 from Downey High School.
Alumna del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Downey elegida como la primera presidenta Latina de Harvard Law Review – Priscila Coronado asistió a las escuelas Rio San Gabriel Elementary, Doty Middle School y se graduó en el tres por ciento superior de su clase en Downey High School en el 2015,
Global recognition highlights innovation, leadership and educational excellence using Apple technology.
Cinco escuelas del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Downey reciben distinción especial: Apple Distinguished School