Thomas Downey High School

Hello Downey Community, We hope you're looking forward to a safe and restful summer. Please take note of the following important dates and information: Summer Office Hours Our of...

🎓 Attention High School Seniors! IMPORTANT POST....FOLLOW STEPS IN ATTACHMENT ☺️ If you're heading to college this fall and applied for FAFSA or CADAA, it's crucial to set up...

8th Grade Promotion Schedule Wednesday, May 28: La Loma Junior High School: 5 p.m. at Johansen Gym Mark Twain: 5 p.m. Gregori Stadium Roosevelt Junior High: 5 p.m. at ...

TOPIC OF HEARING: LOCAL PLAN, ANNUAL BUDGET PLAN, AND ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN FOR 2025- 2026 Copies of these Plans are available for inspection at: Modesto City Schools SELPA Off...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: LCFF and LCAP The Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) is designed to close the achievement gap by providing additional funds to support improved studen...

Major construction is now underway at Grace M. Davis, Fred C. Beyer, and Thomas Downey High Schools, where the campuses have officially broken ground on transformational upgrades,...

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...

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...

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...

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...