News & Announcements
Special Education Resource Guide
Hello Downey Families! Downey Unified Community Schools has created a resource guide for students with diverse abilities....
Eyes on our Schools: Visual & Performing Arts Updates
Learn more about the exciting productions within Downey Unified’s middle and high performing arts programs.
What’s the Difference Between TK and Kindergarten?
Understanding the difference between TK and Kindergarten is essential for parents exploring early education options.
Awards
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...
Downey & Warren High Recognized by California Student Aid Commission
In early August, Downey and Warren high schools were notified that they have been recognized for their success in the 2020 Race to Submit statewide campaign, sponsored by the California Student Aid Commission. This statewide campaign is aimed at...
Downey Unified Recognized for High Achievement in Student Success
Eleven Downey Unified Schools Selected for Prestigious Honor Roll issued by a National Campaign of Business and Education Leaders It was announced in June that many Downey Unified schools have been selected by the Educational Results...
Two Downey Unified Schools Named 2020 U.S. Best High Schools
Downey and Warren high schools named top high schools in nation by U.S. News & World Report Downey and Warren high schools have been named 2020 U.S. Best High Schools in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. This ranking...
Downey Unified Named CHARACTER COUNTS! Exemplary School District
Downey Unified announces national designation after years of spearheading Character education program On Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, Downey Unified held a CHARACTER COUNTS! (CC!) Coalition Meeting where numerous community partners were in attendance to...
Three Downey Unified Schools Named 2020 California Distinguished Schools
Price, Ward and Williams elementary schools honored by California Department of Education Three Downey Unified elementary schools have earned the designation as California Distinguished Schools. At the end of December, State Superintendent of...
Wellness Tips
FBI Safety Tips
Each year parents are encouraged to remind their students about safety for walking to and from school. These tips were provided by the FBI.
California Healthy Youth Act
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