News & Announcements
Summer Meal Distributions
Beginning on Monday, June 7th, free meals will continue to be available for families.
A partir del lunes 7 de junio, las comidas gratuitas seguirán estando disponibles para las familias.
Message from Superintendent | Mensaje del Superintendente
Take a few minutes to watch an update from Dr. Garcia regarding our high school graduation/middle promotion ceremonies and...
Updated LA County Travel Advisory and Guidance
Click here to read the most up to date LA County Travel Advisory.
Haga clic aquí para leer la advertencia de viaje actualizada del condado de Los Ángeles en su totalidad.
Awards
Graduation & Promotion Info – Livestream Links
We are very excited to be able to celebrate our students in-person this year!
Downey & Warren Named Top High Schools by U.S. News & World Report
Downey and Warren high schools listed as top high schools in Nation.
Griffiths & Stauffer Middle School Redesignated as California Schools to Watch
Out of these 30 California schools, only nine are located within Los Angeles County, two being those in Downey Unified.
Downey High Teacher named Femineer High School Teacher of the Year
San Diego State University and Cal Poly Pomona selected DHS teacher Jennifer Lara as the first ever High School Femineer Teacher of the Year
Downey Unified’s Teacher of the Year
Vicki Arosteguy, an RSP teacher at Doty Middle School (DMS), received the 2020 Teacher of the Year Award.
Ward Elementary Receives National Award, First in District’s History
Ward Elementary School designated as 2020 National Blue Ribbon School Today, the U.S. Department of Education recognized Downey Unified’s Ward Elementary School along with 366 other schools across the nation as National Blue Ribbon Schools for...
Downey & Warren High Recognized by California Student Aid Commission
In early August, Downey and Warren high schools were notified that they have been recognized for their success in the 2020 Race to Submit statewide campaign, sponsored by the California Student Aid Commission. This statewide campaign is aimed at...
Downey Unified Recognized for High Achievement in Student Success
Eleven Downey Unified Schools Selected for Prestigious Honor Roll issued by a National Campaign of Business and Education Leaders It was announced in June that many Downey Unified schools have been selected by the Educational Results...
Two Downey Unified Schools Named 2020 U.S. Best High Schools
Downey and Warren high schools named top high schools in nation by U.S. News & World Report Downey and Warren high schools have been named 2020 U.S. Best High Schools in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. This ranking...
Downey Unified Named CHARACTER COUNTS! Exemplary School District
Downey Unified announces national designation after years of spearheading Character education program On Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, Downey Unified held a CHARACTER COUNTS! (CC!) Coalition Meeting where numerous community partners were in attendance to...
Three Downey Unified Schools Named 2020 California Distinguished Schools
Price, Ward and Williams elementary schools honored by California Department of Education Three Downey Unified elementary schools have earned the designation as California Distinguished Schools. At the end of December, State Superintendent of...
Two Downey Unified Middle Schools Celebrate National Recognition
Griffiths and Stauffer Middle Schools celebrate selection as California and National “Schools to Watch” On January 29, 2018, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced that 22 new high-performing California middle schools...
Wellness Tips
Summer Meal Distributions
Beginning on Monday, June 7th, free meals will continue to be available for families.
A partir del lunes 7 de junio, las comidas gratuitas seguirán estando disponibles para las familias.
Last Week of School Meal Info
Updated meal distribution information for the week of May 24th – May 28th.
Spring Break Meal Distribution
Find our more about our Spring break distribution.
Changes to Meal Distribution beginning on March 29th
As we prepare to open our campuses for students in a Hybrid Model on Monday, March 29th, we want to provide an update to our families in regard to breakfast and lunch meals for all of our students.
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Meal Distribution Update
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Free and Reduced-Price School Meals: Apply Now!
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Food Distribution for DUSD Students
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