School News
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Heart Healthy Living
In February, we celebrate all things to do with the heart, from Valentine’s Day to American Heart Month. American Heart Month encourages us to think about our cardiovascular well-being and to make healthier choices.
GMS Teams Win at the Downey VRC Middle School Robotics Tournament
We are extremely proud of our Thunderbirds as they bring home awards from the Robotics Tournament
New Parenting Series: Stress Management
We will host a new Parenting Series starting on February 15, 2023. Facilitated by Lynn Jimenez and titled "Stress Less Parents and Families," this 6-week parenting series will focus on the following: How to effectively reduce stress to feel calmer and more balanced....
Workshop Feb 2: Parenting in the Digital World
Join us for a special event to learn how you can keep your child safe online.
The Benefits of Milk
This January, we’re celebrating the many benefits of milk and how it, and dairy overall, helps keep our bodies strong.
Congrats to our Griffiths scholars
Our students just keep getting better.
No School Dec. 23 to Jan. 6
We just wanted to wish you a wonderful and safe holiday season, and remind you that Friday, December 23, 2022 is a student-free day. Winter break will start on Monday, December 26, 2022, and end on Friday, January 6, 2023. Classes will resume on Monday, January 9,...
Virtual Mental Health Workshops
Join us for a virtual mental health workshop on Zoom.
TLC 5K Registration Open
Downey Unified District’s True Lasting Connections (TLC) provides a wide range of health and human services free of charge to DUSD students and their families. This event is a great opportunity to come together to show support for families in our community.
Thanks + Giving This Thanksgiving
It is the time of year that creates a familiar and welcome ambiance filled with not only Thanksgiving festivities but with actual thanks and giving, as well. As such, the entire month of November through the end of the year often carries with it a different feeling in...










