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News & Announcements
Three new schools named Apple Distinguished Schools
Now a total of 11 schools across the district honored with this national recognition.
Your Presence is Powerful
We want all of our students to be successful and their presence in school is a key part of that success. Their Presence is Powerful as it shows they are committed to their education, their future, and their classmates.
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.
Understanding Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) exposes young students to kindergarten standards and helps develop fundamental skills for school.
Welcome Back Downey Unified
Superintendent Dr. Garcia has a message for all of our Downey Unified families as we prepare for the first day of the new school year!
Downey Unified is Now Using ParentSquare
We are excited to announce that we have adopted a new form of school-to-home communication across Downey Unified called ParentSquare.
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!
Benefits of Early Education
Did you know that 90 percent of the brain develops before age 5? This is why Downey Unified has created exemplary early education programs.
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
Preparing Students to be Career Ready
Downey Unified’s Work Experience Program hired 194 high school juniors to participate in our annual summer program.
Registration Open Now!
Downey Unified parents must complete or update the registration forms for each student attending the 24-25 school year.
The Difference Between Enrollment and Registration
Enrolling a student at Downey Unified only happens once. Registration happens every year. Learn more about both!
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.
Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee (SSAC) Seeks Members
Application Window is now open to all incoming 10th, 11th & 12th grade students.
Mariachi Music Festival Recap
The inaugural Downey Unified Mariachi Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, was a successful, well-attended event. Read more about awards presented.
Lupita Infante Presents Downey Unified Mariachi Music Festival
**The Mariachi Music Festival is moving to Downey High School’s Layne Stadium**
Downey Unified Virtual Education Options
Downey Unified works diligently to try to create the optimal learning environment for its students. As such, we have...
You are Invited to Downey Unified’s Robolympics | April 20
5th Annual Robolympics
April 20, 2024 @ Warren High Gym
Doors open at 8:00 am
Competition begins at 8:30 am
Enjoy cheering on our talented students in a free event open to the community!
Solar Eclipse on April 8
Reminders and tips for viewing the eclipse safely
Students Compete in the 58th Dale Lostetter Carnival of Champions
Old River School Elementary Team Takes First Place for the Seventh Time in Carnival History.
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.
Downey Unified LCAP Survey
Help us gather important information to further support our students. Take the survey today!
Ayúdenos a recopilar información importante para apoyar aún más a nuestros estudiantes. ¡Responda a la encuesta hoy!
2023-24 Open House Schedule
Open House season begins soon and we are excited to welcome our families on campus!
Sussman Middle School’s IB Middle Years Programme is now taking applications!
We invite all 2024-25 incoming 6th graders to learn about the IB (International Baccalaureate) MYP (Middle Years Programme) at Sussman Middle School.
Join Us for Our Elementary Education Expo
Discover how Downey Unified offers our students the best through programs encouraging innovation, critical thinking and creativity.
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.
2024-25 Intra-District Open Enrollment
Formerly School of Choice, Intra-District applications for students within the district is now open until Jan. 31st.
Expand their horizons: G.L.A.D Now Enrolling!
The 2024-25 application window for next school year’s Dual Language Immersion program is now open.
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.