Thomas Downey High School

Hello Downey Community! Please join us for Back to School Night on August 28th. From 5:30 to 6:00 PM, there will be a 9th-grade meeting in the Auditorium Also, at 5:30-6:15 PM, th...

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...

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...