Nov 18, 2025 | News & Announcements
Meet Stauffer’s Liaison Melissa Martinez Hello Spartans! I am thrilled to formally introduce myself asthe Family Community Engagement (FACE) Liaison assignedto your site.I hold a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Cal StateLA, which has equipped me...
Nov 17, 2025 | News & Announcements
For the past 12 years, Lily Ivanov has been at the heart of Downey Unified’s Food Services Department, ensuring that every meal served supports student growth, learning, and overall well-being. As the district’s Registered Dietitian (RD), Lily oversees everything from...
Nov 10, 2025 | News & Announcements
You’ve probably heard your child talk about playing video games, maybe even competing online with friends. eSports (short for electronic sports) takes that interest into a structured, school-based setting where students compete on teams, build strategies, and practice...
Nov 3, 2025 | News & Announcements, Wellness
You may not realize how much regular school attendance benefits students, but it can be a strong indicator of future academic achievement and lays a strong foundation for students’ social skills and responsibility. Higher Academic Achievement Perhaps unsurprisingly,...
Oct 27, 2025 | News & Announcements
Running to support a good cause . . . our community! Downey Unified District’s True Lasting Connections (TLC) provides a wide range of health and human services free of charge to DUSD students and their families. This event is a great opportunity to...
Oct 22, 2025 | News & Announcements
The Stauffer Café took students on a flavorful journey around the world during its first-ever food tasting event on Tuesday, October 21. Hosted in the school cafeteria, the event featured two exciting menu items already available in our secondary schools — Chicken...
