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...

Three Downey Unified Middle Schools Named 2026 California Distinguished Schools

Doty, Griffiths, and Sussman Middle Schools have been officially recognized as 2026 California Distinguished Schools.

News & Announcements

2026 Carnival of Champions | March 21

Mar 18, 2026

Join the fun at the Carnival of Champions at Warren High! Cheer on competitors as we celebrate fitness, fun, and teamwork.

Fuel Your Body. Feed Your Mind.

Mar 2, 2026

Join Downey Unified in celebrating National Nutrition Month & School Breakfast Week. See how nutritious school meals power student success!

Your Input Matters: Downey Unified LCAP Survey

Feb 2, 2026

Help us gather important information to further support our students. Take the survey today!

Awards

Employee Awards 2013-2014

Nov 30, 2013 | Awards & Recognition

Arc of Los Angeles and Orange Counties has been awarded the Superintendent’s Vision Award for Parent, Family and Community Relations. Congratulations! Arc of Los Angeles and Orange Counties

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