School News
News & Announcements
Join Us for Our Elementary Education Expo
We invite you to our Elementary Education Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Discover how Downey Unified offers our students the best through programs encouraging innovation, critical thinking, and creativity.This expo will give you a first-hand look...
Starting 2024 with Great Attendance!
py new year and welcome back, Downey Unified families! We are ready to start 2024 on the right foot, and one way of doing so is as simple as ensuring that your students are showing up to school! At Downey Unified, our mission is to see all our students graduate...
Winter Break | Dec. 22–Jan. 5
Wishing our families a wonderful and safe holiday season.
Eating Healthy Over the Holidays
Winter Break is upon us, and we’re wishing our Downey Unified family a wonderful holiday season, creating memories with your loved ones.
Gratitude Comes in a Variety of Forms
The month of November often reminds individuals of the importance of expressing gratitude for the blessings they have in their lives—which include blessings that could be in the form of people. While saying one is “thankful” for another person can touch one’s heart,...
Character Counts Week
October 15–21 is Character Counts Week, teaching students the 6 Pillars of Character and what it means to be individuals of honorable character and helping them live lives that truly exude how one should act and treat people, displaying kindness and respect to oneself...
Free Healthy ‘Boosts’ for Students Who Bring Lunch
Did you know that your child can grab free, healthy food from the cafeteria during lunchtime even if they brought food from home? Save some time and money by encouraging your child to take part in our Lunchbox Boost program. Students who bring their own...
Calling all Artists! The Reflections Contest is Here
Calling all artists! Create your dance, film, literature, music, photographic, or visual arts piece addressing the 2023-2024 theme, "I am hopeful because..." The National PTA has a long-standing commitment to support arts education. The annual Reflections program has...
Tutoring Schedules
Find the tutoring schedule under Student Resources.
Hurricane Hillary: Important News
The District is working closely with our state and county partners as well as with our local first responders to diligently monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend and into early next week. As we monitor the conditions, we remain prepared to make and...
New Student Orientation
If your student is entering the 6th grade or is otherwise new to Doty, read more information about important dates.
Registration Opens July 5th
SAVE THE DATE! Downey Unified’s mandatory 2023–24 Online Registration will open on July 5th for ALL students, Early Childhood/TK – 12th grade! This includes returning AND new students who have already enrolled. We encourage our families to look out for an email ahead...
Ideas for a Fun & Productive Summer
With summer right around the corner, students are looking forward to time for rest and relaxation after months of working hard in class. While it’s important for you to have some downtime during your summer break, it’s also important that you don’t spend too much time...
Seamless Summer Meal Program
Beginning on June 13, Downey Unified will be participating in the Seamless Summer Food Service Program, providing breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL children ages 18 and younger during the summer school session. Summer Meal Services Monday – Friday | Breakfast:...
Summer School Information
The summer school schedule is now available and begins the week of June 13th. Registration information is sent to families from their school. Please note that this year’s summer school is Monday – Friday. Summer School Schedule Holidays (No School) Monday, June 19...
June 7 | Last Day of School
We are so proud of everything our students have accomplished this year. Have a great summer! We will see you all back in school on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.















