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 12, 2024 | News & Announcements
We’re excited to announce that the application window for G.L.A.D. (Global Language Academies of Downey) is now open until January 31, 2025. If you are looking to give your child a competitive edge and a deeper appreciation for the world around them, now is the...
