School News
News & Announcements
The Benefits of Attending School: Your Presence is Powerful
Regular school attendance boosts academic achievement and builds a strong foundation for social skills and responsibility.
TLC 5K Race Registration Opens Nov. 1
True Lasting Connections (TLC) provides a range of health and human services free of charge to DUSD students and their families. This event is a great opportunity to come together to show support for families in our community.
Stauffer Café Levels Up with a Global Flavor Tasting
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...
Developing Great Citizens with Character Counts
Character Counts Week is Oct. 19–25! Downey Unified celebrates kindness, responsibility & character in every student.
Stauffer Middle School AVID Students Discover Their Strengths!
At Downey Unified, we believe in using all our resources to ensure students benefit, grow, and get ahead, empowering them to reach their full potential!
Downey Unified’s Participation in the Upcoming Great California ShakeOut Day
Downey Unified joins the Great ShakeOut on Oct. 16 with a 9:00 a.m. drill, helping students and families stay prepared for earthquakes.
College Credit Opportunities Available in Downey Unified
DUSD offers programs that allow students to learn at accelerated rates and earn college credit.
What is AVID and How Does it Help Students?
The district is expanding AVID, a proven program that builds student skills for success in school, college, and beyond.
Stauffer Earns California PBIS 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 our students learn and feel safe at school.
Your Presence is Powerful: Attendance Awareness Month Starts Soon!
September is Attendance Awareness Month and we want to remind you that every day counts, and we believe that your presence is truly powerful.