
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sussman Middle School GYM
12500 Birchdale Ave. ∙ Downey, CA 90242

A Bright Beginning with Downey Unified
We offer our students the best…because they deserve the best.
The decisions you make for your child’s education today affect their success tomorrow — even at this very young age. Our expo will give you a first-hand look at how Downey Unified’s programs set your child up for success from the start.
See for yourself why families like yours choose Downey Unified:
- All day Universal TK
- 1:1 iPad for all students
- 11 Apple Distinguished Schools
- All TK-5th grade students have access to Innovation Labs, Coding, Robotics and more!

Downey Unified School District is now accepting applications for children who live outside the Downey Unified boundaries. We welcome motivated students interested in sharing our vision.

You are Invited!
Join us to see our youngest students give attendees live in-action samples of:
- Innovation Labs
- Robotics & Coding
- Technology Integration
- Music Instruction
- and more!
Coffee, water, and cookies will be provided. Attendees will receive a swag bag while supplies last. Translation will be available.
See examples and learn more about our exciting programs and events, including:
- Leap: Downey Unified’s program for 3-year-olds
- Meet the Masters art instruction
- Day of Design STEAM Challenges
- CHARACTER COUNTS!
- DFEO before and after school opportunities

At Downey Unified, our goal is simple.
We want to spark an interest in education that will last your child a lifetime!
ALL Downey Unified Elementary Schools offer the following:
One of the amazing things about our district is that we work hard to make sure that ALL Downey Unified students have access to the following. All our schools make sure to provide the best opportunities to our kids… because they deserve the best!
Creative EdTech
Students use digital tools to enhance learning, build creativity, and develop essential future-ready skills.
ALL TK – 5th-grade students are in a 1:1 iPad environment.
Students are able to show their learning utilizing digital tools by creating movies, songs, podcasts, books, presentations, and more!
Robotics
Hands-on activities teach all students to design, build, and program robots while fostering teamwork and problem-solving. Students have access to a variety of robots, including Dash and Dot, Sphero Bolt, Indi Cars, and Ozobots, as well VEQ IQ and the 3rd – 5th grade Robolympics with a pathway to qualify for the official VEX IQ State competiton!
Innovation Labs
A collaborative space where all students explore, engineer, and engage in innovative tasks utilizing cutting-edge technology to spark curiosity and bring their ideas to life. Tools include:
Robots
Green screens
3D printing
Music and video production
VR headsets
and more!
VAPA
Students of Character
As a Nationally recognized CHARACTER COUNTS! District, we focus on building students’ character skills and creating a positive school culture. We also use the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) framework to encourage and reinforce positive choices and actions.