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.
News & Announcements
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...