Awards
Downey Unified’s Teacher of the Year
During last night's Board of Education meeting, our 2020 Teacher of the Year was honored for her exceptional work with...
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 & 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...
News & Announcements
District Update
January 4th Reopening in a Hybrid & Full Distance Learning Model Please take a few minutes the list to a video message from Superintendent Dr. Garcia. Subtilties can be accessed by clicking the CC on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen....
Message from Superintendent
Mensaje del Superintendente - Desplácese hacia abajo Good Evening Downey Unified Families, We are a little over a month into the start of school and I would like to thank you again for your patience, flexibility and grace as we continue to navigate...
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...
Apply today for a chance to WIN Apple AirPods!
Have you applied for our Free or Reduced-Priced Meal program yet?! If not, apply today and you could be in store for an amazing surprise! You could be the winner of your own Apple AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case sealed in box. Our...
Meal Distribution Update
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, our meal distribution time will be extended on Wednesdays to better support our middle and high school students' schedules. At all 14 of our distribution locations, meals will now be available from 10:30am to 12:30pm...
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...
Meal Distribution Update
We our proud to be able to serve our students by providing meals in a drive-thru fashion Monday through Friday from 10:30am to 12pm. Beginning on Monday, August 24th, Columbus High School will no longer be a site to pick up meals, however all other...
Downey Unified will re-open via full Distance Learning on Wednesday, August 12th
Spanish translation below/Traducción al español a continuación Dear Downey Unified Families, As you know, Los Angeles County continues to be on the state monitoring list and we are required to start this school year in a full Distance Learning...
Covid-19 Update from the DUSD Board of Education
The board has announced the plan for Fall 2020 school year. Watch the video to learn more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=dBjE1ytGWKI&feature=emb_logo *This video has subtitles available in both English and Spanish. Please...
Governor’s Announcement
Dear Downey Unified Families, Yesterday, the Governor made an announcement regarding Los Angeles County’s surge in COVID-19 cases and instituting the closure of a number of facilities. In addition, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health...
Message from the Superintendent
Please click here to read this in Spanish/Haga clic aquí para leer esto en español July 10, 2020 Dear Downey Unified Families, I hope you are safe and well. The disruption to all of our lives caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has been profound and I...
Message from the Superintendent | June 30
Dear Downey Unified Families, (sent to families on 6/30/2020) I want to start by saying that I hope this message finds your family well and enjoying summer to the extent possible during this unprecedented time. As shared...
Return to School Parent Survey
*Spanish Translation below/Traducción al español a continuación Dear Downey Unified Families, (sent to families on 6/18/20) I want to start by thanking those who were able to provide input by filling out our first Return to School...
District Update May 22
Dear Downey Unified Families, As we have shared in prior updates, a few months ago we never thought we would be finishing out the last week of the 2019-20 school year in this fashion. Since leaving each other at the end of the school day on Friday,...
Wellness Tips
We Love Our School Lunch Heroes Contest!
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Meal Distribution Update
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, our meal...
Meal Distribution Update
We our proud to be able to serve our students by...
Free and Reduced-Price School Meals: Apply Now!
Your child could qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. Applications are now open, find out how to apply.
Food Distribution for DUSD Students
Meal Distribution for the 2020-2021 school year...