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Downey Family Information Session
The “Administering the Diagnostic at Home” session is designed to help families engage with i-Ready to support their students at home.
Online Registration is Now Open
We are pleased to announce that Online Registration Verification is now open for ALL DUSD students! This includes returning students and new students who have completed enrollment. Registration can be completed using your Parent Connect Portal or by...
Medical Insurance Protection for your child
Even though we take many precautions to protect your child from injuries, accidents can and do happen while students are participating in school activities on campus, on school trips, and during extra-curricular activities and sports. Although Downey Unified School...
Kindergarten Online Enrollment is Now Available!
We are pleased to announce that kindergarten enrollment is now open, and part of the process is now online! Enroll your little one from the convenience of your home with our user-friendly online form.
Free Meals for Downey Unified Students
We are happy to announce the expansion of our drive-thru/walk-up free meal distribution program for Downey Unified students!
Coronavirus Information
Good Evening Downey Unified Families, As was shared earlier today, based upon the advice from the Superintendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education and coming out of an Emergency School Board Meeting that was held at noon today, our Board of Education...
Take Our Parent Engagement Survey!
Calling all Downey Unified parents and guardians! Your input is needed to help make Downey Unified even better.
Carpenter Unveils New Kindergarten Playground!
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, G.L.A.D. held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to unveil our new Kindergarten playground! Only having the need to accommodate older students in previous years, the decision to house G.L.A.D. on the Carpenter campus made the need to provide more...
G.L.A.D. is Now Accepting Applications
The Global Language Academies of Downey (G.L.A.D.) is now accepting applications for TK and Kindergarten from November 19 - January 31st. Parent informational meetings will be held on certain Thursdays, at 9:00 am and 6:00 pm at Carpenter Elementary. Afternoon...
School Starts September 3
We know you all are enjoying your summer break. But it's time to get your alarm clocks set, school shopping done, and backpacks packed with school supplies. The bus will be at your front door soon. Are you ready? Here are the basic supplies you will need!...
Words of Wisdom
“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.“
– John Wooden