Awards
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 & 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 14, 2021
Please take a few minutes watch a video message from Superintendent Dr. Garcia. Subtilties can be accessed by clicking the CC on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. To have the subtilties in Spanish, please click in the Settings Wheel and...
Get to Know the New DUSD Website!
The Downey Unified School District website has a brand new look and we are excited for our students and parents to explore it. Follow us on a quick tour!
Winter Break Meal Distribution
Our Winter Break begins next week and although our students may be taking two weeks away from virtual learning, our Food Service staff will be working hard to make sure that all students continue to be fed during this time away. On Monday, December...
District Update
Please take a few minutes watch a video message from Superintendent Dr. Garcia with the latest District Update.
Thanksgiving Extra Eats!
With Thanksgiving Break next week, we will be providing additional meals to our families this week in an effort to support them during this week away. Please see the flyer below for details and school sites that will be providing "Extras Eats"...
Important Message
Student Intent for returning on January 4th Mensaje importante: Intención del estudiante para regresar el 4 de enero (Desplácese hacia abajo) Dear Downey Unified Families, We hope you are safe and well. The disruption to all of our lives caused by...
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...
Wellness Tips

FBI Safety Tips
Each year parents are encouraged to remind their students about safety for walking to and from school. These tips were provided by the FBI.
We Love Our School Lunch Heroes Contest!
Do you think we have some amazing School Lunch...

Apply today for a chance to WIN Apple AirPods!
Have you applied for our Free or Reduced-Priced...

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...
California Healthy Youth Act
Haga clic aquí para leer en español. Enacted...