Annual Femineer Gala continues to excite and inspire, while showcasing middle and high school student work.
News & Announcements
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...
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.