Jan 19, 2026 | News & Announcements
Lace up and join the fun! The TLC 5K is more than a race, it’s a celebration of community, friendship, and coming together for a great cause. Hosted by Downey Unified School District’s True Lasting Connections (TLC), this event brings students, families, friends, and...
Jan 15, 2026 | News & Announcements
Are you considering joining the Stauffer community? Get ready to experience what makes Stauffer Middle School a place where students thrive. Join us for Future Spartan Night and see firsthand what it means to be part of our [Mascot] family. Date: Thursday, March 5,...
Jan 12, 2026 | News & Announcements
We invite all 2026–2027 incoming 6th graders to learn about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) at Sussman Middle School. All 5th-graders in Downey Unified have the opportunity to apply for this program, and yes, space is limited. All...
Jan 8, 2026 | News & Announcements
Elementary Robotics is more than building machines, it’s building thinkers. Through hands-on challenges, students learn to collaborate, problem-solve, test ideas, and persevere when things don’t work the first time. Robotics strengthens critical STEM (Science,...
Jan 5, 2026 | News & Announcements
Are you considering joining the Sussman community? Get ready to experience what makes Sussman Middle School a place where students thrive. Join us for Future Pioneer Night and see firsthand what it means to be part of our Pioneer family. Date: January 22, 2026Time:...
Jan 1, 2026 | News & Announcements
Our annual Intra-District Open Enrollment (formerly School of Choice) for the upcoming 2026-27 school year is now open. Downey families of students who reside within our district boundaries and wish to have their student(s) attend a Downey Unified school...
