Aug 27, 2026 | News & Announcements
Old River Elementary recently hosted a special signing day to celebrate its 4th and 5th grade student-athletes as they officially began their journey with the Downey Unified Sports Academy. The excitement was high as families, staff, and members of the school...
Aug 24, 2026 | News & Announcements
ittle ones. As educators, we could not agree more and would actively encourage families and any adults responsible for a child to limit “passive” screentime as much as possible. Think endless scrolling on social media, binge-watching, and mindless video games.*...
Aug 17, 2026 | News & Announcements
E-bikes are rapidly gaining popularity as a means for students to commute to and from school. With an increasing number of students riding, it’s important for everyone to understand how to ride safely, responsibly, and legally. At Downey Unified, student safety is our...
Aug 16, 2026 | News & Announcements
ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school and across the district to connect. With ParentSquare you’ll be able to: Receive all district, school and classroom communication via email, text, or through the app. Communicate in your preferred...
Jul 29, 2026 | News & Announcements
Transitioning to a new school is an important step for both young students and their families. To help make this transition as smooth as possible, we invite you and your child to attend our upcoming New Student Orientation. This event is designed to familiarize...
Jun 24, 2026 | News & Announcements
What You Need to Know As we gear up for the new 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 process as...
