School News

News & Announcements
8th Grade Promotion | June 3, 2025
Save the Date! We are thrilled to announce the dates and times for our upcoming 8th Grade Promotion ceremony! Griffiths Middle School 8th Grade Promotion June 3, 2025 6:00 pm Warren High Stadium Congratulations to all of our promoting and graduating students! We are...
Future Thunderbirds Night | March 27
We are excited to share all the great things happening at Griffiths. Join us on Thursday, March 27th for a special opportunity to visit classes, meet teachers, and check out our wonderful campus. 5:15 pm - 5:30 pm: Welcome Assembly in the gym 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: GMS...
DUSD Mariachi Festival | April 5th
Join us on April 5th at the Downey High School Allen Layne Stadium for a celebration of music, culture and community. RSVP now.
Griffiths School Tours
Are you considering Griffiths Middle School for your child? We’d love to show you around! Join us for an in-person tour and experience our welcoming campus, engaging classrooms, and outstanding programs firsthand. 📅 Upcoming Tour Dates: Thursday, April 3rd at 8:30...
Open House is March 27, 2025
Join us on for an exciting evening that celebrates your child’s growth and achievements.
Serving Up Sustainable, Grass-Fed Beef to Our Students
DUSD serves grass-fed beef to students thanks to a new partnership with Cream Co. Meats.
Celebrating National Nutrition Month with Fresh Farm-to-School Produce
Downey Unified School District provides its schools with Farm-to-School Produce by partnering with Old Grove Orange.
Unlocking Creative Opportunities with CTE Pathways in Arts, Media, and Entertainment
Explore Downey Unified’s CTE pathways in arts, media & entertainment—hands-on skills for creative careers in film, design, dance & more!
Don’t Miss the CTE Expo | Feb 25 & 27
Join us for an exciting two-night CTE Expo February 25 & 27 showcasing student innovation across 23 career pathways.
STEAM: Inspiring Future Innovators
DUSD is committed to integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) into everyday learning.