Feb 16, 2026 | News & Announcements
Students with a creative flair will be excited to learn about Downey Unified’s CTE pathways in arts, media, and entertainment. These pathways provide an exceptional opportunity for students to explore careers in these fields while gaining both hands-on skills...
Feb 9, 2026 | News & Announcements
Did you know that students can gain some skills acquired in the military without actually having to enlist to serve? The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC), a military-regulated program for high school students, has become one of the largest...
Dec 1, 2025 | News & Announcements
School is more than just a place to learn. It is where friendships form, traditions are shared, and students feel like they are part of something bigger. When students show up, they are not just earning grades; they’re helping build a community that grows stronger...
Nov 3, 2025 | News & Announcements
You may not realize how much regular school attendance benefits students, but it can be a strong indicator of future academic achievement and lays a strong foundation for students’ social skills and responsibility. Higher Academic Achievement Perhaps unsurprisingly,...
Oct 6, 2025 | News & Announcements
At Downey Unified, we are committed to ensuring that our students are prepared for college and their desired career fields as they become self-motivated learners and responsible members of society. To provide our students with as many opportunities as possible, we...
