Color Run is next Friday 11/7 during the school day. All DMS students get to participate in the run and will receive a free t-shirt, bandana, and water (courtesy of Stone Hilton Law Firm). We have 2 bundles available for purchase. See below.

Big news from Downing Football! D2 is the District Champion! D1 won their game to end an amazing season. Incredible effort, heart, and teamwork from start to finish. We are so grateful for our families, teachers and coaches!

🎃 Fine Arts Takeover at Interskate! Choir, Band, Orchestra and Theater students joined for an epic night of skating, laughter, and Halloween spirit at Interskate! Huge thank you to our incredible directors for joining in the fun (and rocking the “67” trend)!

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Last week, we had the pleasure of honoring our October Student of the Month! This month’s character trait, Perseverance, reminds us that success comes from persistence and effort — qualities our student demonstrated every day. 🌟

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🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 A heartfelt thank you to all our veterans who joined us for our special lunch yesterday. Your service and sacrifice mean the world to us. 💙❤️

#Parent U. @ Downing MS- A big Thank you to the Flower Mound Police Dept. for spending the evening at with us, informing and updating parents on the current drug trends uncovered during investigations. Shout out to Downing, Briarhill, and Lamar counselors for planning event.

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This week has flown by, but not without mention of our advanced theater group achievements! Our Advanced Theatre class competed at the LISD Middle School One-Act Competition, and I couldn’t be more proud. Our amazing students earned 2nd Place Overall! 🎭✨ Go Downing!

#Downing Theater- Congratulations to Downing’s Advanced Theater Class for taking second place at the 2025 LISD One Act Play. The performance was AMAZING!!! We are so proud of our students and Mrs. Baston-Skiles for all of their hard work!

Huge congratulations to our incredible school counselors for being honored with the CREST Award! 🏆✨ Your dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to student success shine bright every day. Go Downing!

🥧🦃 A Full Week in Ms. Bell’s Electives! 🦃🥧 This week, Ms. Bell’s classes whipped up an entire Thanksgiving feast & In Introduction to Culinary Arts, many students earned their Food Handler License and even enjoyed a special visit from CTE West’s Chef Derosa! Go Downing!

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We are so thankful for our Downing families and staff! We hope you had a restful break, and we’re excited to welcome you back.

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🎉 Congratulations to one of our November Staff of the Month, Ms. Baston-Skiles!

🎉 Congratulations to our other amazing Staff of the Month, Ms. Hill!

In Introduction to Culinary Arts, Students are fine-tuning their baking skills just in time for Christmas! Then in Principles of Human Services (PHS) students are busy Designing and Sketching, Cutting & Putting together their formal attire for their Project Runway Show.