In its third year, Downey Unified continues a heartwarming tradition. Our leadership team personally visits new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) students to welcome them into the Downey Unified family.
ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school and across the district to connect.
What You Need to Know As we gear up for the 2025–26 school year, there’s one important thing all Downey Unified families...
Representing Downey as one of only two teams from the entire United States, Downey High School’s EPIC Jazz Choir has made history.
From the classroom to the stage, from the robotics lab to the athletic field, 2024–2025 has been a year full of incredible accomplishments across Downey Unified.
During the May Board of Education meeting, Jorge Marquez, a dedicated bus driver for Downey Unified was recognized with the...
The sounds of vibrant strings, powerful vocals, and rich cultural heritage echoed throughout Downey as the Downey Unified...
This free community mariachi event will feature performances by SoCal student mariachi groups (6th grade through college).
We are thrilled to announce that our Global Language Academies of Downey (G.L.A.D.) will expand to a new location – Unsworth Elementary School!
This year, 500 students from across the United States applied for one of the 15 available Torch Scholarships, highlighting the incredible distinction of Joshua and America’s accomplishment.
March 2025 Downey High School Softball: They've had an impressive run so far, winning the tough Santa Fe tournament and...
Hello Downey Families! Downey Unified Community Schools has created a resource guide for students with diverse abilities....
Learn more about the exciting productions within Downey Unified’s middle and high performing arts programs.
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.
Join us for an exciting two-night event showcasing student innovation across 23 career pathways. Explore hands-on demos, meet passionate students and educators, and get an exclusive look at our state-of-the-art career pathways.
Join us for a special event on March 5, 2025 where our youngest students showcase their incredible talents. RSVP today!
We’re excited to announce that the application window for G.L.A.D. has been extended to Feb. 10!
AVID at Doty hosted three exciting Saturday Academic Academy events. Topics covered financial literacy and college/career readiness.
Downey Unified’s four middle schools now hold this state and national designation
TLC provides a range of human services to DUSD families for free. The annual 5K is our biggest fundraiser. Sign up to help your community.
DUSD’s Robolympics is January 25, 2025 at the Warren High Gym. Doors open at 8:00 am. Competition begins at 8:30 am.
We are pleased to share an update regarding the upcoming week. Thanks to improving conditions across Los Angeles County,...
As we continue to monitor the ongoing challenges caused by the fires in Los Angeles County’s mountain, valley, and coastal...
As you may have heard, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has made the decision to close their schools tomorrow....
Sussman’s IB Middle Years Programme* Application Window Opens Jan. 15. RSVP for an info session to learn more about the programme!
Formerly School of Choice, Intra-District applications are now being accepted until Friday, Jan. 31.
Winter break will is Friday, Dec 20, through Friday, Jan 3. No school on Friday, Dec. 20. Students return to school on Monday, Jan 6.
There are multiple benefits of musical theatre for a students, and the Downey Unified School District is proud to offer a robust program.
This award recognizes our commitment to inclusion and excellence through Unified Sports, promoting belonging for all students.
Downey Unified has been named an ERP Honor Roll District for 2024, and 13 of our schools received individual Honor Roll recognition. Learn more about it.
Here are eight tips that can help your family build a healthy attendance routine that makes getting to school on time easier.
Please join us for our fall Parent workshop series with Dr. Grover Bravo!
DUSD offers programs that allow students to learn at accelerated rates and earn college credit.