School News

Happy 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...

Wishing our families a wonderful and safe holiday season.

Winter Break is upon us, and we’re wishing our Downey Unified family a wonderful holiday season, creating memories with your loved ones.

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,...

Congressman Robert Garcia toured our school and honored Gallatin with a certificate of recognition.

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...

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! 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...

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...

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...