Dec 1, 2025 | News & Announcements
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...
Nov 3, 2025 | News & Announcements
You may not realize how much regular school attendance benefits students, but it can be a strong indicator of future academic achievement and lays a strong foundation for students’ social skills and responsibility. Higher Academic Achievement Perhaps unsurprisingly,...
Oct 6, 2025 | News & Announcements
At Downey Unified, we are committed to ensuring that our students are prepared for college and their desired career fields as they become self-motivated learners and responsible members of society. To provide our students with as many opportunities as possible, we...
Aug 26, 2025 | News & Announcements
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...
Jul 21, 2025 | News & Announcements
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...