School News

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.

With summer right around the corner, many students are likely looking forward to time for rest and relaxation. While it’s important for children and teenagers to have some downtime during their summer break, it’s also  important that they don’t spend too much...

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:...

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.

There is a tremendous amount of education that a young child can obtain prior to beginning school, and much of this information is provided through the simple and engaging process of families reading with their children. According to one educational study at Ohio...

Advantages of STEAM Education  Students who focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) in their educational pathways are able to experience tremendous growth and benefits not only in their schoolwork, but in their extracurricular activities...

Families are invited to learn about how to spot anxiety and tips to support their students as they transition to a new school.

There are many ways that STEAM is tied into daily education in Downey Unified. The most prevalent is in robotics. All our students, TK through 12th grade, have access to various age-appropriate, project-based activities that allow our students to design, build, and...

Spring break is coming! Whether you are traveling or catching up on some well-deserved rest, we hope you all enjoy your time off! Remember that Friday, April 7, 2023 is a student-free day. Spring break begins on Monday, April 10, 2023, and ends on Friday, April 14,...

April is Global Child Nutrition Month, and we want to do our part in sharing nutrition tips with our Downey Unified community so we can all work together to teach our students healthy habits that set them up for success as they grow. Nutrition is a heavy focus at Food...