Developing Great Citizens with Character Counts

At Downey Unified, education isn’t just about grades — it’s about helping kids grow into kind, responsible, and community-minded people. That’s why the Character Counts! program is at the heart of every school in our district. From kindergarten through graduation,...

What is AVID and How Does it Help Students?

At Downey Unified, we’re always looking for ways to give our students the best opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed, not only in school, but in life. One program we’re especially excited about is AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination....

Stauffer Earns California PBIS Silver Award

We’re excited to share that Stauffer Middle School has been recognized by California PBIS with a Silver award! PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. In simple terms, it means we teach, practice, and celebrate the positive behaviors that help...