Jan 13, 2025 | News & Announcements
When considering your child’s education and future career prospects, it’s easy to focus on traditional academic pathways like a four-year college. But have you heard of Career Technical Education (CTE)? This hands-on approach to learning could unlock your...
Jan 13, 2025 | News & Announcements
There are many ways Downey Unified ties STEAM into daily education, but a crowd favorite is our robotics. All Downey Unified students, TK through 12th grade, have access to various age-appropriate, project-based activities. Our students have opportunities to design,...
Jan 6, 2025 | News & Announcements
We invite all 2025–2026 incoming 6th graders to learn about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) at Sussman Middle School. All 5th-graders in Downey Unified have the opportunity to apply for this program, and yes, space is limited. All...
Dec 16, 2024 | News & Announcements
Dear Families, We want to remind you that winter break will run from Friday, December 20, through Friday, January 3. There will be no school on Friday, December 20, and students should plan to return to school on Monday, January 6. We wish you all a...
Dec 9, 2024 | News & Announcements
Sometimes, the most effective way for students to learn is to experience something they naturally love doing: playing. Play-based learning is an engaging approach used during early education that encourages curiosity and creativity as children develop essential...
Nov 11, 2024 | News & Announcements
It can be challenging and time-consuming to pack students’ lunches and ensure that their meals are packed with nutritional value. Thankfully, at Downey Unified School District, we offer one free daily breakfast and lunch for all children 18 years and younger. Menus...
