School News

Mark your calendar! Open House is coming up. Date: March 5, 2026 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Open House is your opportunity to dive into your student’s year so far and get a real sense of what they are learning and how they’re preparing for high school and beyond. This is a...

Discover what makes this middle school a place where students thrive. Join us for a Future Student Night and get a feel for the community.

High schoolers can build leadership and character skills through JROTC without enlisting—it’s open to all, not just those interested in the military.

Career Technical Education integrates rigorous academics with real-world skills. In CTE courses, students explore careers, gain practical experience, and build the foundations they need for lifelong success.

Join us on for a great cause! Details are now available and registration is still open.

Welcome back, DUSD students! Start the new semester strong with healthy attendance habits that boost learning, behavior, life skills, and graduation success.

Our annual Intra-District Open Enrollment for the upcoming 2026-27 school year is now open through January 31, 2026.

As we wrap up another amazing semester, we want to wish all our students, families, and staff a joyful and restful holiday season. Last Day of the Semester:  Wednesday, December 18, 2025. No School: December 19 - January 2  Classes Resume: Monday, January 5,...

School is more than just a place to learn. It is where friendships form, traditions are shared, and students feel like they are part of something bigger. When students show up, they are not just earning grades; they’re helping build a community that grows stronger...

Registered Dietitian (RD), Lily oversees everything from menu planning to ingredient sourcing, making sure each breakfast, lunch, and snack meets federal and state nutrition standards. Learn more about her role.

Explore our eSports programs for grades 4–12. Teamwork, strategy, and real-world skills through competitive gaming.

Regular school attendance boosts academic achievement and builds a strong foundation for social skills and responsibility.

True Lasting Connections (TLC) provides a range of health and human services free of charge to DUSD students and their families. This event is a great opportunity to come together to show support for families in our community.

Character Counts Week is Oct. 19–25! Downey Unified celebrates kindness, responsibility & character in every student.

Downey Unified joins the Great ShakeOut on Oct. 16 with a 9:00 a.m. drill, helping students and families stay prepared for earthquakes.

DUSD offers programs that allow students to learn at accelerated rates and earn college credit.