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Three Elementary Robotics Team Qualify for State Championship
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.
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Sussman Middle School Named 2025 California & National Schools to Watch
Downey Unified’s four middle schools now hold this state and national designation
Downey Unified Wins Prestigious CSBA Golden Bell Award for Transformative Unified Sports Program
This award recognizes our commitment to inclusion and excellence through Unified Sports, promoting belonging for all students.
Three new schools named Apple Distinguished Schools
Now a total of 11 schools across the district honored with this national recognition.
10th Annual State of the Schools Breakfast
We invite our families and the community to attend this year’s informative event on Friday, Oct. 11th.
Did you know? Your 4-year-old could start TK in the 2024-25 School Year!*
We have great news! Your child can now start reaping the rewards of being part of Downey Unified sooner than you think!
Students crowned as SkillsUSA National Champions
Competing in various areas of technical and soft skills competitions, eight Downey Unified students have come home as United States SkillsUSA Champions!
Yale-Bound Downey Unified Graduate Receives Prestigious Gates Scholarship
Downey High School senior is one of 750 across US to be selected for full scholarship
2023-24 Commencement/Promotion Schedule
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!
Congratulations to our FIRST Robotics 2023-24 Winning Teams!
Downey and Warren High robotics teams competed on the worldwide stage by both qualifying for the 2024 FIRST Championship, an international robotics competition.
Griffiths and Stauffer Middle Schools Named California ‘Schools to Watch’
Congratulations to Griffiths and Stauffer middle schools for receiving their second re-designations of this prestigious honor.
2023-24 Open House Schedule
Open House season begins soon and we are excited to welcome our families on campus!
Inclusive Co-Teaching Model in Downey Unified Wins a Golden Bell Award
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.
Downey Unified Teacher Receives State & County Teacher of the Year Honors
Kirsten Neill was named a 2024 California Teacher of the Year Finalist and a 2023-24 Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year.
Downey Unified Once Again featured by Apple Newsroom for Innovative use of Technology
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.
SoFi Stadium’s FIRST EVER high school football game
Shining bright under the lights, Warren Bears and Downey Vikings played a historic game at SoFi stadium, with over 18,000 people in attendance.
Beyond the Classroom: Athletics & Academics in Downey Unified
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.
Empowered at a Young Age
Warren High School student flourishes as Entrepreneur
Downey Unified Featured by Apple Newsroom for Innovative use of Technology through Apple Learning Coaches
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.
Expanding Young Women’s Futures in Engineering
Annual Femineer Gala continues to excite and inspire, while showcasing middle and high school student work.
Special Education Director Receives Regional County Honor
Dr. Rebekah Ruswick is the fourth District administrator to receive an ACSA award in the last six years.
Lewis Elementary Takes Trophy at Dale Lostetter Carnival of Champions
Elementary schools from across Downey Unified gathered to participate in a variety of athletic competitions
Downey High Alumnus who discovered Titanic’s final resting place – Bob Ballard
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.
Downey Unified LCAP Survey
Help us gather important information to further support our students. Take the survey today!
Ayúdanos a recopilar información importante para apoyar aún más a nuestros estudiantes. ¡Responda la encuesta hoy!
G.L.A.D. Opening in 2023-24 at Williams Elementary School
Our Spanish Dual Language Immersion program will be offered at Williams Elementary next school year.
New Parenting Series: Stress Management
Join us for a new six week Parenting Series starting on February 15, 2023.
Sussman Middle School Earns Global Designation!
Our district is proud to announce that Sussman Middle School is now an IB Candidate School* for the Middle Years Programme!
Expanding G.L.A.D. Horizons: New French Immersion Program
The Global Language Academies of Downey (G.L.A.D.) is expanding! Beginning next school year, G.L.A.D. will offer French as...
Message from DPD & DUSD
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 Named 2022 Model Continuation High School
Columbus High School is one of 36 schools across the state of California recognized for 2022.
Downey Unified Alumnus Elected as First Latina President by Harvard Law Review
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,