On behalf of the district, I want to remind our everyone that student and staff safety is our number one priority.
Mensaje del Superintendente: Incidente en Michigan
Superintendent’s Message: Incident in Michigan
read more
News & Announcements
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.
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.
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.
Welcome Back – August 11, 2021
Bienvenido de Nuevo – 11 de agosto del 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.
Thanking our Food Service Staff & Wrapping up our Summer Meal Distributions
With the close of our summer programs, we want provide our families with an update.
Agradeciendo a nuestro Personal de Servicio de Alimentos y Concluyendo nuestras Distribuciones de Comidas de Verano: Con el cierre de nuestros programas de verano, queremos brindarles a nuestras familias una actualización.
Superintendent’s Update – June 17, 2021
Actualización del Superintendente – 17 de junio de 2021
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.
Message from Superintendent | Mensaje del Superintendente
Take a few minutes to watch an update from Dr. Garcia regarding our high school graduation/middle promotion ceremonies and...
Updated LA County Travel Advisory and Guidance
Click here to read the most up to date LA County Travel Advisory.
Haga clic aquí para leer la advertencia de viaje actualizada del condado de Los Ángeles en su totalidad.
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.
Spring Break Meal Distribution
Find our more about our Spring break distribution.
Changes to Meal Distribution beginning on March 29th
As we prepare to open our campuses for students in a Hybrid Model on Monday, March 29th, we want to provide an update to our families in regard to breakfast and lunch meals for all of our students.
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.
Middle and High School Reconfirmation Window
Wednesday, March 10th through midnight on Monday, March 15th
Ventana de Reconfirmación de Escuelas Intermedias y Secundarias: miércoles 10 de Marzo hasta la medianoche del lunes 15 de Marzo
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.
Updates About Returning to School Safely
Find district updates, as well as our Return to School Guidebook and video that covers the safety measures we will take upon returning to our campuses.
District Update – February 25, 2021
Please take a moment to read the latest district update.
Actualización del Distrito: Tómese un momento para leer la última actualización del distrito.
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.
Linda Salomon Saldaña begins her second month as a new member on the Board of Education
Representing the community & advocating have always been priorities for Salomon- Saldana Linda Salomon Saldaña began...
Local Grad Requirements Temporary Waived for COVID-19 Impacted Students
It was unanimously decided during Wednesday, February 10th's Board of Education meeting, that the school district would...
Board of Education Welcomes Jose Rodriguez
Education and Involvement have always been on the forefront for Rodriguez Growing up just southwest of Downey, Jose...
District Update – January 14, 2021
January 14, 2021
Unsworth Elementary Featured on Nickelodeon Show
On Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Unsworth Elementary School will be featured on an episode of Nickelodeon’s “The...
Unauthorized door-to-door fundraising
It has been brought to our attention that in the past few weeks incidents of unauthorized fundraising have occurred...
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!
Winter Break Meal Distribution
Our Winter Break begins next week and although our students may be taking two weeks away from virtual learning, our Food...
District Update
Please take a few minutes watch a video message from Superintendent Dr. Garcia with the latest District Update.
Thanksgiving Extra Eats!
With Thanksgiving Break next week, we will be providing additional meals to our families this week in an effort to support...
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).
Important Message
Student Intent for returning on January 4th Mensaje importante: Intención del estudiante para regresar el 4 de enero...
District Update
January 4th Reopening in a Hybrid & Full Distance Learning Model Please take a few minutes the list to a video message...