News & Announcements
G.L.A.D.’s Application Window is Open
The application window for G.L.A.D. (Global Language Academies of Downey) is now open through January 31, 2026!
You are Invited to Participate in the Community Schools Partnership Program
We are proud to share that our school has been awarded a Community Schools Partnership Program Grant from the...
Downey Library One Card Program
The Downey Library One Card Program is a partnership between Downey Unified School District and the Downey City Library.
Awards
Yale-Bound Downey Unified Graduate Receives Prestigious Gates Scholarship
Downey High School senior is one of 750 across US to be selected for full scholarship
Celebrating Success: 1st Annual Griffiths AVID Banquet!
Griffiths celebrates its first AVID banquet! Watch the video for banquet highlights. AVID is helping students achieve college dreams.
2023-24 Commencement/Promotion Schedule
As we close out the school year, we are excited to share the dates, times and locations for each school’s ceremony as we celebrate our students’ achievements!
Congratulations to our FIRST Robotics 2023-24 Winning Teams!
Downey and Warren High robotics teams competed on the worldwide stage by both qualifying for the 2024 FIRST Championship, an international robotics competition.
Griffiths and Stauffer Middle Schools Named California ‘Schools to Watch’
Congratulations to Griffiths and Stauffer middle schools for receiving their second re-designations of this prestigious honor.
Inclusive Co-Teaching Model in Downey Unified Wins a Golden Bell Award
At the end of November, our district received a prestigious statewide recognition for our Secondary Education and Special Education Departments’ achievements in co-teaching practices.
Downey Unified Teacher Receives State & County Teacher of the Year Honors
Kirsten Neill was named a 2024 California Teacher of the Year Finalist and a 2023-24 Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year.
Downey Unified Once Again featured by Apple Newsroom for Innovative use of Technology
We are very proud to share that our district was once again featured by Apple in their official national newsroom on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
Downey Unified Featured by Apple Newsroom for Innovative use of Technology through Apple Learning Coaches
We are very proud to share that, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, our district was featured by Apple in their official national newsroom on Monday, May 8, 2023.
Special Education Director Receives Regional County Honor
Dr. Rebekah Ruswick is the fourth District administrator to receive an ACSA award in the last six years.
Lewis Elementary Takes Trophy at Dale Lostetter Carnival of Champions
Elementary schools from across Downey Unified gathered to participate in a variety of athletic competitions
Downey High Alumnus who discovered Titanic’s final resting place – Bob Ballard
Robert “Bob” Ballard, a retired U.S. Navy Commander and professor of oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, graduated from Downey High School in 1960.
Wellness Tips
WeTip: Confidential Reporting
Students are often afraid to report incidents...
Summer Meal Distributions
Beginning on Monday, June 7th, free meals will continue to be available for families.
A partir del lunes 7 de junio, las comidas gratuitas seguirán estando disponibles para las familias.
Last Week of School Meal Info
Updated meal distribution information for the week of May 24th – May 28th.
Spring Break Meal Distribution
Find our more about our Spring break distribution.
Changes to Meal Distribution beginning on March 29th
As we prepare to open our campuses for students in a Hybrid Model on Monday, March 29th, we want to provide an update to our families in regard to breakfast and lunch meals for all of our students.
We Love Our School Lunch Heroes Contest!
Do you think we have some amazing School Lunch...
Apply today for a chance to WIN Apple AirPods!
Have you applied for our Free or Reduced-Priced...
Meal Distribution Update
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, our meal...
Meal Distribution Update
We our proud to be able to serve our students by...
Free and Reduced-Price School Meals: Apply Now!
Your child could qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. Applications are now open, find out how to apply.














