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Open House | March 31, 2026
Mark your calendar! Open House is coming up. Date: March 31, 2026 Time: 5:30-6:30 pm This is the perfect chance to step into your child’s world. See their projects, celebrate their growth, and meet the teachers and staff who cheer them on every day. Families always...
What’s the Difference Between TK and Kindergarten?
Understanding the difference between TK and Kindergarten is essential for parents exploring early education options.
Fuel Your Body. Feed Your Mind.
Join Downey Unified in celebrating National Nutrition Month & School Breakfast Week. See how nutritious school meals power student success!
You are Invited! Future Spartan Night
Discover what makes this middle school a place where students thrive. Join us for a Future Student Night and get a feel for the community.
Downey Unified Sports Academy Expands to Grades 4–5
Big news! The Downey Unified Sports Academy is expanding to include 4th and 5th-grade students. After a hugely successful first year at Stauffer Middle School, the Downey Unified Sports Academy is expanding, now welcoming 4th and 5th-grade students at Old River...
Experience Downey Unified at Our Elementary Expo
Join us February 26 at Stauffer Middle School and see what makes Downey Unified a top choice for families like yours.
Preparing Students for Their Future Through Career Technical Education
Career Technical Education integrates rigorous academics with real-world skills. In CTE courses, students explore careers, gain practical experience, and build the foundations they need for lifelong success.
TLC 5K Race is Feb 28. Register Today!
Join us on for a great cause! Details are now available and registration is still open.
Robotics Sparks Innovation in Our Youngest Learners
Join us for two exciting robotics competitions to see DUSD elementary students demonstrate engineering skills and innovation.
The Importance of Building a Healthy Attendance Routine
Establishing a healthy attendance routine can be for your student’s success.
Words of Wisdom
“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.“
– John Wooden








