School Information

Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand.

Our Food Services Department is made up of a great team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to student health, well-being and their ability to learn. Meals, food, and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines.

Breakfast and lunch are available free of charge every school day for Downey Unified students.

School Hours

7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Columbus Bell Schedule

Regular Schedule

Period 1 | 8:30 am – 9:20 am
Period 2 | 9:23 am – 10:13 am
Break | 10:13 am – 10:28 am
Period 3 (Homeroom) | 10:31 am – 11:21 am
Period 4 | 11:24 am – 12:14 am
Break | 12:14 am – 12:34 pm
Period 5 | 12:37 pm – 1:27 pm
Period 6 | 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm

Minimum Day

Period 1 | 8:30 am – 9:05 am
Period 2 | 9:08 am – 9:43 am
Period 3 | 9:46 am – 10:21 am
Break | 10:21 am – 10:36 am
Period 4 | 10:39 am – 11:14 am
Period 5 | 11:17 am – 11:52 am
Period 6 | 11:55 am – 12:30 pm

Awards Assembly Schedule

Period 1 | 8:30 am – 9:15 am
Period 2 | 9:18 am – 10:03 am
Break | 10:03 am – 10:18 am
Period 3 | 10:21 am – 11:06 am
Period 4 | 11:09 am – 11:54 am
Assembly | 11:57 pm – 12:22 pm
Break | 12:22 pm – 12:44 pm
Period 5 | 12:47 pm – 1:32 pm
Period 6 | 1:35 pm – 2:20 pm