Thomas Downey High School

Hello, Class of 2026 Families and Seniors! The time is here for students who wish to attend the May Senior trip to Disneyland and CA Adventure! All graduating students are invite...

October is College and Career Awareness Month, a reminder that preparing students for life after high school has always been part of who we are at Modesto City Schools. With Map ...

Modesto City Schools is once again in the spotlight on the national filmmaking stage. Students from Downey High School, led by video production teacher Rene Guevara, and students ...

Modesto City Schools (MCS) has introduced a new districtwide culture campaign, Be the Change , to empower students of all ages to take an active role in building a positive and...

At Modesto City Schools, parent engagement is more than participation: it’s partnership. Through the dedication of the district’s Parent Engagement & Outreach (PEO) Department, ...

Attention Senior Families and Students, We are aware that some information recently went out from Prestige Portraits (Lifetouch) regarding senior portraits. To avoid any confusi...

At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Modesto City Schools Board of Education issued a proclamation recognizing Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. The observance honors the...

On the first day of school, Superintendent Dr. Vanessa Buitrago—known as Dr. B —returned to the campuses that shaped her own educational journey: Beard Elementary, Roosevelt Juni...

Dear Modesto City Schools families and staff, As we prepare to begin the 2025–2026 school year, I want to acknowledge that while this is an exciting time for many, some families...

Modesto City Schools is introducing a new and improved bus tracking app for the 2025-2026 school year. Stopfinder will replace the MyView app and will be used by all families ...

Greetings, MCS Community, With excitement for our district’s bright future, I begin serving as your Superintendent. I am energized by the prospect of building upon what our scho...

At Modesto High School, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is more than just a rigorous academic path; it’s a transformative experience shaping students into confident...

Modesto High School has earned national recognition as one of just 45 schools across the country honored by the AVID Center as an exemplary AVID school. The award marks a mileston...

Modesto City Schools is proud to introduce the 2025-26 student representatives to the Board of Education: Sabrina Toor, an incoming senior at Modesto High School, and Julian...

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 and reverence on A...

At Modesto City Schools, we believe that strong schools start with strong partnerships, and our parents and guardians are the heart of it all. That’s why our Parent Engagement and ...

Modesto City Schools is proud to unveil its 2025–2026 Sustainability Plan — the first step in a three-year comprehensive strategy to create a greener, healthier future for our stud...

From a Life of Juggling to a Role of Leading—Modesto’s New Superintendent Inspires Through Lived Experience Before she was named the Superintendent of Modesto City Schools, Dr....

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...