Nov 18, 2025 | News & Announcements
Meet Old River’s Liaison Javier Garcia Hello Gators! My name is Javier Garcia, the new FACE Liaison atyour site. I am excited to be a part of this new and exciting team! I am a first generation College Student with a bachelors degreein Political Science...
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,...
Sep 15, 2025 | News & Announcements
Did you know that a child’s early years are some of the most important, not only socially and emotionally but also cognitively? In fact, 90 percent of the brain develops before age 5. In Downey Unified, we truly care about the growth of all our students and want to...
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...
Jun 23, 2025 | News & Announcements
What You Need to Know As we gear up for the 2025–26 school year, there’s one important thing all Downey Unified families need to do before the first day of school: complete your Annual Verification starting July 1. What is Annual Verification? You may know this...
