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The Benefits of Attending School: Your Presence is Powerful
Regular school attendance boosts academic achievement and builds a strong foundation for social skills and responsibility.
TLC 5K Race Registration Opens Nov. 1
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.
Developing Great Citizens with Character Counts
Character Counts Week is Oct. 19–25! Downey Unified celebrates kindness, responsibility & character in every student.
Downey Unified’s Participation in the Upcoming Great California ShakeOut Day
Downey Unified joins the Great ShakeOut on Oct. 16 with a 9:00 a.m. drill, helping students and families stay prepared for earthquakes.
College Credit Opportunities Available in Downey Unified
DUSD offers programs that allow students to learn at accelerated rates and earn college credit.
What is AVID and How Does it Help Students?
The district is expanding AVID, a proven program that builds student skills for success in school, college, and beyond.
Doty Earns California PBIS Bronze Award
PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. In simple terms, it means we teach, practice, and celebrate the positive behaviors that help our students learn and feel safe at school.
Back to School Night | Sept. 4
Back-to-school night is the perfect opportunity to get a preview of what your child’s school year will look like. From meeting their teacher, learning about the curriculum, and understanding the expectations; this night serves as a way to prepare...
Your Presence is Powerful: Attendance Awareness Month Starts Soon!
September is Attendance Awareness Month and we want to remind you that every day counts, and we believe that your presence is truly powerful.
Help Fill Student Backpacks This Back-to-School Season!
At the heart of every successful student lies a foundation of support. The TLC Family Resource Center is dedicated to building that foundation for the children of Downey Unified School District. True Lasting Connections for a Bright Future TLC's mission is to create a...
Stay Connected! Get Important Updates from Your School & the District
ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school and across the district to connect.
25-26 Back-to-School Dates & Tips to Get Ready
Get ready for Downey Unified back to school for the 2025-26 school year! Find key dates, tips, and info to help your child start the year confident and prepared.
From Elementary to Middle: How Parents Can Help
While graduating from fifth grade and moving up to middle school is certainly an exciting time in a student’s life, it can also feel somewhat intimidating because of the uncertainty of starting at a new school. Going from being the oldest grade level to the youngest...
Annual Verification (Registration) Opens July 1
What you need to know: this mandatory process occurs every summer to ensure essential information is accurate for the new school year.
Seamless Summer Meal Program 2025
Students 18 and under are able to get one free breakfast and/or one free lunch per day at any of the following locations during the days/times indicated.
Spring AVID Banquet Celebrates Student Success
Doty Middle School recently held its Spring AVID Banquet, a special evening dedicated to recognizing the hard work and achievements of its AVID students.















