Thomas Downey High School

Hello Senior families, We are at the final stretch and closer to graduation. We want to ensure you are fully informed regarding the many senior activities and important dates you...

Hello Downey Families, Mark your calendars for the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 30th, 2025 at 7:00 PM At Chuck Hughes Stadium (TDHS Stadium)

Downey Community Are you an incoming freshman or a new knight interested in joining athletics at Downey? Please come to our Root Beer Social for a fun and informative evening on ...

As campuses across California observed Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9) and look ahead to California Day of the Teacher on May 14, communities are taking a moment to honor the e...

Hello Downey Community Graduation is quickly approaching! We have partnered with "The Commencement Group" who have a variety of graduation gifts for order. Pre-order a graduatio...

Modesto, CA - The Modesto City Schools (MCS) Board of Education is pleased to announce that it has named a finalist, Dr. Vanessa Buitrago, for the position of Superintendent. Buit...

Modesto City Schools families may be eligible for SUN Bucks. This new California program provides up to $120 per eligible child to help cover the cost of groceries during the su...

April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, a time to recognize the achievements and needs of students who speak multiple languages — including American Sign L...

Beneath the soft glow of stage lights and a backdrop of gold and white flowers, the Thomas Downey High School auditorium transformed into a place of celebration on April 2. Two tow...

Modesto City Schools would like to announce a series of new curriculum adoptions for the 2025–2026 school year. These adoptions follow a thorough review and recommendation process...

Seniors…Attending MJC in the Summer or Fall this year and need help planning out and registering for classes?? Set up an appointment to meet with an MJC counselor, OR WALK-IN TO ...

For students facing adversity, success isn’t just about perseverance—it’s about the people who stand beside them. With the encouragement of dedicated school staff, these students ...

Tucked inside a portion of the former reprographics building, a quiet revolution is underway. Amid the clink of tools and the hum of assembly, two Modesto City Schools graduates, ...

Student board members play a vital role in bringing the student perspective into district leadership, ensuring that student voices are heard in decisions that shape their educatio...

Classified employees play a vital role in supporting educators, maintaining a positive school environment, and providing services that directly impact students, families, and the ...

In a celebration of educational excellence, three outstanding school leaders have been recognized by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 7 and will a...

Knights, scholarships are coming in hot in the new scholarship tool in SchooLinks. Access Schoolinks through your MCS app portal, click on the Finance tab on the vertical tool b...

The financial aid applications are finally open! It is time for you to complete a financial aid application - FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid) or CADAA (CA Dream Ac...

Your voice matters! Join us in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process, where your insights will help shape the future of our schools. The LCAP is a three-year...

Students and staff returned on January 13 to reimagined spaces, including library upgrades at Beyer, Enochs, Davis, Johansen, and Downey. Modesto High School's library received up...