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News & Announcements
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,
Five Downey Unified Schools named Apple Distinguished Schools
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
Free Online Tutoring – Brainfuse Help Now
We are excited to share a free tutoring and educational resource available to all Downey Unified students and families through the Downey City Library.
Tutoría Gratuita En Línea – Brainfuse Help Now – Estamos muy contentos de compartir una oportunidad de tutoría gratuita y un recurso educativo disponible para todos los estudiantes y familias del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Downey a través de la Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Downey.
Grupo Crecer Parenting Series
To help our Downey Unified families on their journey, we are proud to present a free, 8-week Parent Series taught by the esteemed Dr. Grover Bravo!
Grupo Crecer Taller De Padres – Para ayudar a nuestras familias del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Downey en su viaje, nos enorgullece presentar una serie gratuita para padres de 8-semanas impartida por el estimado Dr. Grover Bravo.
Difference: Virtual Academy vs. Online Learning
We know there’s been some confusion about our new Downey Unified Virtual Academy and this school year’s Online Learning...
New On-Campus Wellness Centers Set to Open Fall 2021
All our High School and Middle School students will have increased access to free on-campus and community-based services.
Nuevos Centros de Bienestar en el Campus Abiertos en Otoño de 2021.
Downey & Warren Named Top High Schools by U.S. News & World Report
Downey and Warren high schools listed as top high schools in Nation.
Griffiths & Stauffer Middle School Redesignated as California Schools to Watch
Out of these 30 California schools, only nine are located within Los Angeles County, two being those in Downey Unified.
Downey High Teacher named Femineer High School Teacher of the Year
San Diego State University and Cal Poly Pomona selected DHS teacher Jennifer Lara as the first ever High School Femineer Teacher of the Year
District Update – March 17, 2021
We are proud to announce that during last night’s Board meeting, the Board made the decision to have our middle and high school students return in-person in a Hybrid Model on Monday, March 29, 2021. Those families who selected to continue with Distance Learning will stay in this instructional model.
Actualización del Distrito –
Nos enorgullece anunciar que durante la reunión de la Junta de anoche, la Junta tomó la decisión de que nuestros estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria regresen en persona en un Modelo Híbrido el lunes 29 de Marzo de 2021. Las familias que seleccionaron continuar con el Aprendizaje a Distancia permanecerá en este modelo de instrucción.
Ward Elementary Receives National Award, First in District’s History
Ward Elementary School designated as 2020 National Blue Ribbon School Today, the U.S. Department of Education recognized...
Two Downey Unified Schools Named 2020 U.S. Best High Schools
Downey and Warren high schools named top high schools in nation by U.S. News & World Report Downey and Warren high...
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