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News & Announcements
All Downey Unified Schools Earn CA PBIS Recognition
We’re excited to share that all we have achieved a Districtwide milestone. This year, all Downey Unified schools earned CA PBIS recognition—4 Platinum, 2 Gold, 13 Silver, and 1 Bronze.
Warren Warbots (Team 9408) Triumph at Los Angeles Regional
The Warren Warbots (FRC Team 9408) from Warren High School are rapidly becoming a powerhouse in competitive robotics. After a standout performance at the Los Angeles Regional, they clinched the Regional Championship, showcasing their innovation, teamwork, and rising global reputation.
Is JROTC a Good Fit for Your Student?
High schoolers can build leadership and character skills through JROTC without enlisting—it’s open to all, not just those interested in the military.
Sussman Middle School Named 2025 California & National Schools to Watch
Downey Unified’s four middle schools now hold this state and national designation
Update on Air Quality & School Operations
We are pleased to share an update regarding the upcoming week. Thanks to improving conditions across Los Angeles County,...
Downey Unified Wins Prestigious CSBA Golden Bell Award for Transformative Unified Sports Program
This award recognizes our commitment to inclusion and excellence through Unified Sports, promoting belonging for all students.
Three new schools named Apple Distinguished Schools
Now a total of 11 schools across the district honored with this national recognition.
Students crowned as SkillsUSA National Champions
Competing in various areas of technical and soft skills competitions, eight Downey Unified students have come home as United States SkillsUSA Champions!
Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration Managed Care Services
Request for Proposal (RFP) #24/25-10
Congratulations MOT – Shared Values Award Recipients
During the March Board of Education meeting, staff from our Maintenance, Operations and Transportation (MOT) Department...
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.
AVID Juniors Visit California Universities
Downey High School’s AVID Juniors took a four-day field trip to visit universities in California.
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.
Registration Open Now Until August 4th
This includes returning AND new students who have already enrolled.
Save the Date – Registration Opens July 5th
📅 SAVE THE DATE! Downey Unified’s mandatory 2023-24 Online Registration will open on July 5th for ALL students! This...
Agreement 202223-559 – Gallatin Elementary School Playground Asphalt
Gallatin Elementary School Playground Asphalt Project Bid Document
Bid #22/23-13 – Doty, Griffiths, and Sussman MS Lunch Shelters
Doty, Griffiths, Sussman Middle Schools Lunch Shelters Project Bid Document
Bid #22/23-17 – Warren High School Baseball Field Irrigation Repair
Warren High School Baseball Field Irrigation Repair Project Bid Document
Bid #22/23-18 – Doty Middle School Two-Story Graphics Lighting
Doty Middle School Two-Story Graphics Lighting Project Bid Document
Bid #22/23-15 – Downey HS Campus-Wide Paint Project
Downey HS Campus-Wide Paint Project Bid Document
Bid #22/23-19 – Downey HS X Building, Gym, & Stauffer MS Breezeway Roof Replacement Project
Downey HS X Building, Gym, & Stauffer MS Breezeway Roof Replacement Project Bid Document
Bid #22/23-14 – Doty & Sussman Middle School Food Science Classrooms
Doty & Sussman MS Food Science Classrooms Bid Document
Bid #22/23-11 Purchase of White Xerographic Paper
BID 22-23-11 White Xerographic PaperDownload ADDENDUM NO.-1Download AWARD LETTERDownload Bid Comparison...
Recurso para Padres: Cómo Ayudar a los Niños a Aprender Hábitos Financieros Saludables
Muchas personas llegan a la edad adulta deseando haber aprendido algunas habilidades básicas necesarias para la vida que...
Nueva Serie para Padres: Manejar el Estrés
Únase a nosotros para una nueva serie para padres de seis semanas a partir del 15 de febrero del 2023.
Superintendent’s Message before Winter Break
Please take a few minutes to listen to a district update as we head into the final week before Winter Break.
Tómese unos minutos para escuchar una actualización del distrito a medida que nos acercamos a la última semana antes de las vacaciones de invierno.
2023-2024 La Inscripción Abierta Dentro del Distrito se Abre el 1ro de Enero
Anteriormente Escuela de Elección, las solicitudes dentro del distrito para estudiantes dentro del distrito se abrirán del 1ro de enero del 2023 al 30 de enero del 2023.
Anteriormente Escuela de elección, las solicitudes para estudiantes dentro del distrito se abrirán del 1/1/23 al 1/30/23.
Thank you! State of the Schools
After a two-year hiatus, on Friday, October 7, 2022, our Board of Education and Superintendent hosted our eighth annual...
¡Gracias! El Estado de las Escuelas
Después de una pausa de dos años, el viernes, 7 de octubre, del 2022, nuestra Junta de Educación y el Superintendente...
Expansión de G.L.A.D. Horizons: Nuevo programa de inmersión en francés
¡Las Academias Globales de Idiomas de Downey (G.L.A.D.) se está expandiendo! A partir del próximo año escolar, G.L.A.D....
Eventos de Puertas Abiertas a la Comunidad
Toda la comunidad de Downey está invitada a asistir para tener la oportunidad de ver las modernizaciones y las nuevas instalaciones, en persona.