Thomas Downey High School

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 ...

Join us on May 1 st at 6pm in Downey’s auditorium for a special evening to celebrate the incredible accomplishment of our Senior students at our annual Senior Awards Night. This e...

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...

When passion, talent, and a genuine love for students come together, the result is Alexis True, a music teacher at Downey High School, who continues to strike all the right chords...

Class of 2025: Ordering Senior Cap & Gown Senior and Senior families, please be aware the order deadline for Caps & Gowns is January 31, 2025! Usually, all orders made by this...

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)

When Shaun Hurtado stepped into the principal role at La Loma Junior High School three years ago, he saw an opportunity for change. With a busy campus of about 700 students, he qu...

District leads Central Valley with real-time heat monitoring to protect students Modesto City Schools is leading student and staff safety with the installation of weather stat...