School News
News & Announcements
Basketball Tryouts
Basketball tryouts will take place in the gym. Where athletic clothes and be on time!
The IB Middle Years Programme is now taking applications!
DUSD’s 5th grade elementary families are invited to learn about the IB (International Baccalaureate) MYP (Middle Years Program) at Sussman Middle School.
Join Us for Our Elementary Education Expo
We invite you to our Elementary Education Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Discover how Downey Unified offers our students the best through programs encouraging innovation, critical thinking, and creativity.This expo will give you a first-hand look...
You are invited to our Future Pioneer Night | Jan. 25
You are invited to join us for a first-hand look at our beautiful campus, meet our principal, and learn more about the great programs available to our incoming 6th graders.
Starting 2024 with Great Attendance!
py new year and welcome back, Downey Unified families! We are ready to start 2024 on the right foot, and one way of doing so is as simple as ensuring that your students are showing up to school! At Downey Unified, our mission is to see all our students graduate...
Winter Break | Dec. 22–Jan. 5
Wishing our families a wonderful and safe holiday season.
Eating Healthy Over the Holidays
Winter Break is upon us, and we’re wishing our Downey Unified family a wonderful holiday season, creating memories with your loved ones.
Congratulations to our VEX Robotics Team
We are so proud of our robotics teams! They competed in the VEX Robotics tournament at Griffiths Middle School and came home with awards!
Sussman Wins eSports Championship
Congratulations to our Sussman Middle School’s “Team Unknown” for bringing home the coveted eSports Championship trophy against the three other middle schools.
Gratitude Comes in a Variety of Forms
The month of November often reminds individuals of the importance of expressing gratitude for the blessings they have in their lives—which include blessings that could be in the form of people. While saying one is “thankful” for another person can touch one’s heart,...