{"id":15154,"date":"2026-02-09T03:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T11:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/ward\/?p=15154"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:42:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T23:42:18","slug":"experience-downey-unified-at-our-elementary-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/ward\/2026\/02\/09\/experience-downey-unified-at-our-elementary-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience Downey Unified at Our Elementary Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to your child\u2019s education, <strong>the choices you make today shape their success tomorrow<\/strong>. At the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and throughout their elementary years, the right environment makes all the difference. At Downey Unified, we offer our students the best . . . because they deserve the best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join us for our Elementary Expo and see what makes Downey Unified the top choice for families like yours!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>You\u2019ll get a firsthand look at the innovative programs that set our students up for success from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 February 26, 2026<br><\/strong> <strong>\u23f0 6:00\u20137:00 PM<br><\/strong> <strong>\ud83d\udccd Stauffer Middle School<br>11985 Old River School Rd, Downey, CA 90242<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Why families choose Downey Unified:<strong><br><\/strong> \u2022 <strong>Apple Distinguished Schools<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> \u2022 <strong>All-day Universal TK for 4-year olds<\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong>Focus on college and career readiness<\/strong> starting with technology, AVID, and other programs in elementary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/alameda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/03\/we-deserve-the-best-1080-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Our Kids Deserve the best\" class=\"wp-image-14077\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See it LIVE!<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Our very own students will be showcasing:<br>\u2022 Innovation Labs<br>\u2022 Robotics<br>\u2022 Technology Integration<br>\u2022 Music Instruction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about the enriching experiences that help Downey Unified students thrive, from hands-on STEAM activities and creative arts instruction to leadership opportunities, engaging physical education events, and exciting summer programs that support growth beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t miss out!&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visit our page to learn more and RSVP today.<\/strong> Your child\u2019s future starts here. 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