News & Announcements
Parent Resource: Helping Kids Learn Healthy Financial Habits
Many individuals enter into adulthood wishing that they had learned some basic skills necessary for life that would have...
New Parenting Series: Stress Management
Join us for a new six week Parenting Series starting on February 15, 2023.
Sussman Middle School Earns Global Designation!
Our district is proud to announce that Sussman Middle School is now an IB Candidate School* for the Middle Years Programme!
Awards
Employee Award – Chris Nezzer
Chris Nezzer, Downey Unified’s Chief Technology Officer, received the Shared Values Award in the area of Best Staff and High Standards at the January Board of Education Meeting.
Sussman Middle School Earns Global Designation!
Our district is proud to announce that Sussman Middle School is now an IB Candidate School* for the Middle Years Programme!
2022 Graduation/Promotion Photos & Livestream Recordings
We are very excited to be able to celebrate our student! Please see below for a schedule of the upcoming ceremonies and the livestream information for those who are unable to attend in person.
Columbus High School Named 2022 Model Continuation High School
Columbus High School is one of 36 schools across the state of California recognized for 2022.
Downey Unified Alumnus Elected as First Latina President by Harvard Law Review
Priscila Coronado attended Rio San Gabriel Elementary, Doty Middle School and graduated in the top three percent of her class in 2015 from Downey High School.
Alumna del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Downey elegida como la primera presidenta Latina de Harvard Law Review – Priscila Coronado asistió a las escuelas Rio San Gabriel Elementary, Doty Middle School y se graduó en el tres por ciento superior de su clase en Downey High School en el 2015,
Five Downey Unified Schools named Apple Distinguished Schools
Global recognition highlights innovation, leadership and educational excellence using Apple technology.
Cinco escuelas del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Downey reciben distinción especial: Apple Distinguished School
2020 & 2021 Graduation & 2021 Promotion Livestream Links
If you missed the ceremonies, you can find all the recordings here!
Downey & Warren Named Top High Schools by U.S. News & World Report
Downey and Warren high schools listed as top high schools in Nation.
Griffiths & Stauffer Middle School Redesignated as California Schools to Watch
Out of these 30 California schools, only nine are located within Los Angeles County, two being those in Downey Unified.
Downey High Teacher named Femineer High School Teacher of the Year
San Diego State University and Cal Poly Pomona selected DHS teacher Jennifer Lara as the first ever High School Femineer Teacher of the Year
Downey Unified’s Teacher of the Year
Vicki Arosteguy, an RSP teacher at Doty Middle School (DMS), received the 2020 Teacher of the Year Award.
Ward Elementary Receives National Award, First in District’s History
Ward Elementary School designated as 2020 National Blue Ribbon School Today, the U.S. Department of Education recognized Downey Unified’s Ward Elementary School along with 366 other schools across the nation as National Blue Ribbon Schools for...
Wellness Tips
Fall Parent Academy 2022: Series with Grupo Crecer!
Please join us for our fall Parent Academy series with Dr. Grover Bravo!
Academia de Padres: ¡Serie con Grupo Crecer! ¡Únase a nosotros para nuestra serie de otoño de la Academia para Padres con el Dr. Grover Bravo!
Free Vaccination Clinic for Everyone 5 and Older
From 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday, January 20th at Rio San Gabriel Elementary School.
Clínica de Vacunación para Todos los Mayores de 5 Años – 20 de enero, desde las 3:30 p.m. a las 7:30 p.m. en Rio San Gabriel Elementary School.
Free Vaccination Clinic for Everyone 5 and Older
From 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday, January 20th at Rio San Gabriel Elementary School.
Clínica de Vacunación para Todos los Mayores de 5 Años – 20 de enero, desde las 3:30 p.m. a las 7:30 p.m. en Rio San Gabriel Elementary School.
Update: At-Home Test Kit Distribution
We want to start by thanking everyone for such a successful distribution.
Actualización: Distribución de kits de prueba en el hogar – Queremos comenzar agradeciendo a todos por una distribución tan exitosa de los kits de prueba de COVID en el hogar suministrados por el estado.
Districtwide At-Home Test Kit Distribution
The district has now received the full shipment of State supplied at-home COVID-19 test kits.
Distribución de kits de prueba en el hogar en todo el Distrito: El distrito ha recibido ahora el envío de kits de prueba de COVID-19 para el hogar proporcionados por el Estado.
District Update: At-Home Test Kits (Phase 1)
We are happy to share that the district has received the first shipment of the State supplied at-home COVID-19 test kits.
Actualización del Distrito: Kits de Prueba de COVID-19 para el Hogar (Fase 1) – Nos complace compartir que el distrito recibió el primer envío de los kits de prueba de COVID-19 para el hogar proporcionados por el estado.
Superintendent’s Update – January 3, 2022
Please take a few minutes to listen to an update from Superintendent Dr. Garcia.
Actualización del Superintendente – 3 de enero de 2022: Tómese unos minutos para escuchar una actualización del Superintendente Dr. García.
District Update – December 31, 2021
As we prepare to return to school on Monday, January 3rd, we would like to provide an update to our families.
Actualización del Distrito – 31 de diciembre de 2021: Mientras nos preparamos para regresar a la escuela el lunes 3 de enero, nos gustaría brindarles una actualización a nuestras familias.
Free Vaccination Clinic for Everyone 5 and Older
From 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday, December 16th at Lewis Elementary School.
Clínica de Vacunación para Todos los Mayores de 5 Años – 18 de diciembre, desde las 3:30 p.m. a las 7:30 p.m. en Lewis Elementary School.
Free Vaccination Clinic for Everyone 5 and Older
From 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday, November 18 at Gauldin Elementary School.
Clínica de Vacunación para Todos los Mayores de 5 Años – 18 de noviembre, desde las 3:30 p.m. a las 7:30 p.m. en Gauldin Elementary School.