News & Announcements
AVID Students Embark on Summer College Tours
Downey Unified AVID students spent the summer visiting local colleges, exploring campus life, and discovering pathways to college and career success through hands-on learning experiences.
Annual Verification (Registration) Opens July 1
What you need to know: this mandatory process occurs every summer to ensure essential information is accurate for the new school year.
Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens: 2026 Program Details
Our Summer Meal Program provides free breakfast and lunch to all children aged 18 and under.
Awards
Downey Unified Earns National Recognition for Strong Middle Schools
Downey Unified School District has been named a 2026 National Schools to Watch District, a prestigious honor that recognizes districts where every middle school meets rigorous national standards for excellence. This distinction places Downey...
Downey Unified Celebrates Statewide Leadership Recognition and Regional Excellence
Downey Unified School District is proud to celebrate an extraordinary milestone in district leadership, as Columbus High School Principal Dr. Xochitl Ortiz has been named California’s State Continuation / Educational Options Administrator of the...
Warren High Wins 2025 CA Dual Enrollment Award
Warren has been recognized as an Exemplary Dual Enrollment Awardee for expanding access to college coursework.
Three Downey Unified Middle Schools Named 2026 California Distinguished Schools
We are thrilled to announce that Doty, Griffiths, and Sussman Middle Schools have been officially recognized as 2026 California Distinguished Schools.
Sussman Middle School Officially Designated an IB World School
The IB Middle Years Programme is designed to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring students who are prepared to be lifelong learners and global citizens.
All 20 Downey Unified Schools Earn State PBIS Recognition
We’re proud to share that every Downey Unified school—20 out of 20—has been recognized by California PBIS (CA PBIS) for the successful implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
All Downey Unified Schools Earn CA PBIS Recognition
We’re excited to share that all we have achieved a Districtwide milestone. This year, all Downey Unified schools earned CA PBIS recognition—4 Platinum, 2 Gold, 13 Silver, and 1 Bronze.
Downey Unified Celebrates Record-Breaking 449 Students Recognized as 2025 AP Scholars
Districtwide success as Downey and Warren High Schools set new records for AP Scholar recognition We are proud to announce that a combined 449 students from our two comprehensive high schools, Downey High School and Warren High School, have earned...
Downey Unified Celebrates Record Number of AP Scholars
Downey Unified School District is proud to announce that a record 449 students from Downey and Warren high schools have been recognized as AP Scholars for their outstanding performance on last May’s Advanced Placement (AP) exams. This is the largest number of students in district history to achieve this distinction.
Downey High School’s EPIC Jazz Choir Earns 3rd Place in the World at European Choir Games
Representing Downey as one of only two teams from the entire United States, Downey High School’s EPIC Jazz Choir has made history.
Congratulations Jorge Marquez – Shared Values Award Recipient
During the May Board of Education meeting, Jorge Marquez, a dedicated bus driver for Downey Unified was recognized with the Shared Values Award in the Area of Best Staff and High Standards. For the last 10 years, Jorge has supported both general...
Downey Unified Administrators Honored with Top ACSA Region 14 Awards
Dr. Cari White and Kathy Nicassio celebrated for leadership, innovation, and commitment to student success
Wellness Tips
Building Community Through Attendance
School is more than just a place to learn. It is...
TLC 5K Race | February 22
TLC provides a range of human services to DUSD families for free. The annual 5K is our biggest fundraiser. Sign up to help your community.
8 Ways to Build a Healthy Attendance Routine
Here are eight tips that can help your family build a healthy attendance routine that makes getting to school on time easier.
2024 Fall Parent Workshops with Grupo Crecer!
Please join us for our fall Parent workshop series with Dr. Grover Bravo!
Your Presence is Powerful
We want all of our students to be successful and their presence in school is a key part of that success. Their Presence is Powerful as it shows they are committed to their education, their future, and their classmates.
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How Families Can Support Student Transition to Middle School and High School
Families are invited to learn about how to spot anxiety and tips to support their students as they transition to a new school.
Free Meals for Students Continue into the 2021-22 School Year
Free meals offered to all Downey Unified students and those 18 years and under.
Las comidas gratuitas para los estudiantes continúan en el año escolar 2021-22 – Se ofrecen comidas gratuitas a todos los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Downey y a los menores de 18 años
Thanking our Food Service Staff & Wrapping up our Summer Meal Distributions
With the close of our summer programs, we want provide our families with an update.
Agradeciendo a nuestro Personal de Servicio de Alimentos y Concluyendo nuestras Distribuciones de Comidas de Verano: Con el cierre de nuestros programas de verano, queremos brindarles a nuestras familias una actualización.