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Welcome Back Downey Unified
August 16th marks the first day of the 2023-24 school year!
Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee (SSAC) Seeks Members
Application Window is now open to all incoming 10th, 11th & 12th grade students.
Superintendent’s Message before Winter Break
Please take a few minutes to listen to a district update as we head into the final week before Winter Break.
Tómese unos minutos para escuchar una actualización del distrito a medida que nos acercamos a la última semana antes de las vacaciones de invierno.
Welcome Back Message from Dr. Garcia
Mensaje de bienvenida del Dr. Garcia
Today’s Horrific Shooting in Texas
Our hearts go out to the victims and families of the horrible incident that took place today on a school campus in Texas. This, sadly like the others, have truly shaken all of us and reminds us to be vigilant.
Horrible tiroteo de hoy en Texas:
Nuestros corazones están con las víctimas y las familias del horrible incidente que tuvo lugar hoy en el campus de una escuela en Texas. Esto, lamentablemente como los demás, realmente nos ha sacudido a todos y nos recuerda que debemos estar atentos.
District Update – March 9, 2022
As we shared on March 1st, we would like to provide an update as it relates to our masking guidelines across the district.
Actualización del Distrito – 3 de marzo de 2022: Como compartimos el 1 de marzo, nos gustaría brindar una actualización en lo que respecta a nuestras pautas de uso de máscaras en todo el distrito.
Superintendent’s Update – January 3, 2022
Please take a few minutes to listen to an update from Superintendent Dr. Garcia.
Actualización del Superintendente – 3 de enero de 2022: Tómese unos minutos para escuchar una actualización del Superintendente Dr. García.
Superintendent’s Message: Incident in Michigan
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
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.
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.
Superintendent’s Update – June 17, 2021
Actualización del Superintendente – 17 de junio de 2021
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...
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.
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.
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.
District Update – January 14, 2021
January 14, 2021
District Update
Please take a few minutes watch a video message from Superintendent Dr. Garcia with the latest District Update.
District Update
January 4th Reopening in a Hybrid & Full Distance Learning Model Please take a few minutes the list to a video message...
Message from Superintendent
Mensaje del Superintendente - Desplácese hacia abajo Good Evening Downey Unified Families, We are a little over a month...
Downey Unified will re-open via full Distance Learning on Wednesday, August 12th
Spanish translation below/Traducción al español a continuación Dear Downey Unified Families, As you know, Los Angeles...
Governor’s Announcement
Dear Downey Unified Families, Yesterday, the Governor made an announcement regarding Los Angeles County’s surge in COVID-19...
Message from the Superintendent
Please click here to read this in Spanish/Haga clic aquí para leer esto en español July 10, 2020 Dear Downey Unified...
Message from the Superintendent | June 30
Dear Downey Unified Families, (sent to families on 6/30/2020) I want to start by saying that I...
Return to School Parent Survey
*Spanish Translation below/Traducción al español a continuación Dear Downey Unified Families, (sent to families...
District Update May 22
Dear Downey Unified Families, As we have shared in prior updates, a few months ago we never thought we would be finishing...