Jan 26, 2026 | News & Announcements
February is Career Technical Education (CTE) Month, and in the Downey Unified School District, we’re proud to offer meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for success, both in college and in their careers. What is Career Technical Education?...
Jan 22, 2026 | News & Announcements
Are you considering joining the Griffiths community? Get ready to experience what makes Griffiths Middle School a place where students thrive. Join us for Future Thunderbirds Night and see firsthand what it means to be part of our Thunderbird family. Date: Thursday,...
Jan 19, 2026 | News & Announcements
Lace up and join the fun! The TLC 5K is more than a race, it’s a celebration of community, friendship, and coming together for a great cause. Hosted by Downey Unified School District’s True Lasting Connections (TLC), this event brings students, families, friends, and...
Jan 7, 2026 | News & Announcements
Elementary Robotics is more than building machines, it’s building thinkers. Through hands-on challenges, students learn to collaborate, problem-solve, test ideas, and persevere when things don’t work the first time. Robotics strengthens critical STEM (Science,...
Jan 5, 2026 | News & Announcements
We hope all our Downey Unified students and families enjoyed their holiday celebrations and time with loved ones. While we are truly grateful for the opportunity to take a break from our normal routines, we are so excited to be back in the swing of things at school....
Jan 1, 2026 | News & Announcements
Our annual Intra-District Open Enrollment (formerly School of Choice) for the upcoming 2026-27 school year is now open. Downey families of students who reside within our district boundaries and wish to have their student(s) attend a Downey Unified school...
