Developing Great Citizens with Character Counts
Character Counts Week is Oct. 19–25! Downey Unified celebrates kindness, responsibility & character in every student.
Downey Unified’s Participation in the Upcoming Great California ShakeOut Day
Downey Unified joins the Great ShakeOut on Oct. 16 with a 9:00 a.m. drill, helping students and families stay prepared for earthquakes.
What is AVID and How Does it Help Students?
The district is expanding AVID, a proven program that builds student skills for success in school, college, and beyond.
Downey Unified’s Elementary Schools Recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools
All Downey Unified elementary schools are now Apple Distinguished Schools, recognized for innovation, creativity, and student success.
Alameda Earns California PBIS Silver Award
PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. In simple terms, it means we teach, practice, and celebrate the positive behaviors that help our students learn and feel safe at school.
Benefits of Early Education
Did you know that 90 percent of the brain develops before age 5? This is why Downey Unified has created exemplary early education programs.