Level Up: The Benefits of eSports for Students

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District Update – December 31, 2021

District Update – December 31, 2021

As we prepare to return to school on Monday, January 3rd, we would like to provide an update to our families.

Actualización del Distrito – 31 de diciembre de 2021: Mientras nos preparamos para regresar a la escuela el lunes 3 de enero, nos gustaría brindarles una actualización a nuestras familias.

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Coming Soon! 2022-2023 Intra-District Open Enrollment

Coming Soon! 2022-2023 Intra-District Open Enrollment

Applications for Intra-District Open Enrollment will become available on January 1, 2022.

¡Próximamente!La inscripción dentro del distrito para el año escolar 2022-2023 se abrirá – Las solicitudes de inscripción abierta dentro del distrito estarán disponibles el 1 de enero.

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District Update – August 17, 2021

Take a few minutes to watch a District update from Dr. Garcia following our Special Board of Education meeting.

Actualización del Distrito – 17 de agosto de 2021: Tómese unos minutos para ver una actualización del distrito del Dr. García después de nuestra reunión especial de la Junta de Educación.

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Message from our Superintendent

Message from our Superintendent

We have officially started our second week of school and I want to start by recognizing some successes and challenges we’ve faced these first few days.

Mensaje de nuestro Superintendente – Hemos comenzado oficialmente nuestra segunda semana de clases y quiero comenzar reconociendo algunos éxitos y desafíos que hemos enfrentado estos primeros días.

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Important Update for 2020-21 High School Students

Important Update for 2020-21 High School Students

Assembly Bill 104 (AB 104) was passed to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on student academic performance during the 2020/21 school year.

Actualización Importante para Estudiantes de Secundaria 2020-21: El Proyecto de Ley de la Asamblea 104 (AB 104) se aprobó para ayudar a mitigar el impacto de COVID-19 en el desempeño académico de estudiantes durante el año escolar 2020-21.

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District Update – July 14, 2021

District Update – July 14, 2021

Please take a few minutes watch a video message from Superintendent Dr. Garcia.

Actualización del Distrito – 14 de julio de 2021 – Por favor, tómese unos minutos para ver un mensaje de video del Superintendente Dr. García.

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Summer Meal Distributions

Summer Meal Distributions

Beginning on Monday, June 7th, free meals will continue to be available for families.

A partir del lunes 7 de junio, las comidas gratuitas seguirán estando disponibles para las familias.

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A Message to Families Before Spring Break

A Message to Families Before Spring Break

As we head into Spring Break, I want to take a moment to share my appreciation to our amazing Downey Unified students and families.

Un Mensaje para las Familias Antes de las Vacaciones de Primavera: Las vacaciones de primavera pronto se acercan y quiero tomar un momento para compartir mi agradecimiento a nuestros increíbles estudiantes y familias del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Downey.

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District Update – March 17, 2021

District Update – March 17, 2021

We are proud to announce that during last night’s Board meeting, the Board made the decision to have our middle and high school students return in-person in a Hybrid Model on Monday, March 29, 2021. Those families who selected to continue with Distance Learning will stay in this instructional model.

Actualización del Distrito –
Nos enorgullece anunciar que durante la reunión de la Junta de anoche, la Junta tomó la decisión de que nuestros estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria regresen en persona en un Modelo Híbrido el lunes 29 de Marzo de 2021. Las familias que seleccionaron continuar con el Aprendizaje a Distancia permanecerá en este modelo de instrucción.

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District Update – March 3, 2021

District Update – March 3, 2021

We are proud to announce that during the Board of Education Meeting on March 2, 2021, the Board made the decision to have elementary students (Early Childhood/TK through fifth grade) return to school in a Hybrid Model on Monday, March 29, 2021. Those families who selected to continue Distance Learning will stay in this instructional model for the remainder of the school year.

Actualización del Distrito: Nos enorgullece anunciar que durante la reunión de la Junta de Educación del 2 de Marzo de 2021, la Junta decidió que los estudiantes de primaria (desde la primera infancia / TK hasta el quinto grado) regresaran a la escuela en un modelo híbrido el lunes 29 de Marzo de 2021. Aquellas familias que seleccionaron continuar con el aprendizaje a distancia permanecerán en este modelo de instrucción por el resto del año escolar.

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Attention All Elementary Families

Attention All Elementary Families

This Confirmation Window will be open beginning Wednesday, February 24th and remain open through midnight on Monday, March 1st.

¡Atención Familias de la Escuela Primaria! Esta ventana de confirmación estará abierta a partir del miércoles 24 de Febrero y permanecerá abierta hasta la medianoche del lunes 1 de Marzo.

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Get to Know the New DUSD Website!

Get to Know the New DUSD Website!

The Downey Unified School District website has a brand new look and we are excited for our students and parents to explore it. Follow us on a quick tour!

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District Update

District Update

Please take a few minutes watch a video message from Superintendent Dr. Garcia with the latest District Update.

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Thanksgiving Extra Eats!

Thanksgiving Extra Eats!

With Thanksgiving Break next week, we will be providing additional meals to our families this week in an effort to support...

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Student Confirmation Window (11/12 – 11/16)

Student Confirmation Window (11/12 – 11/16)

As shared on October 29th, we are reaching out to provide additional detailed information regarding our return to in-person instruction and to share information about tomorrow’s confirmation window for your student(s).

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