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Why Kindness Matters
The way people treat one another matters, and a simple moment of kindness can truly change someone’s life in ways others don’t always realize.
The Benefits of Attending School: Your Presence is Powerful
Regular school attendance boosts academic achievement and builds a strong foundation for social skills and responsibility.
Reflections 2024–2025: Accepting Imperfection
Take part in the Reflections art contest for TK-12th grade students to express themselves through visual arts, dance choreography, literature, music composition, film production, or photography.
Cyber Safety & Digital Citizenship
As technology advances, it’s vital to teach students safe and appropriate device use, both in and out of the classroom.
Your Presence is Powerful
We want all of our students to be successful and their presence in school is a key part of that success. Their Presence is Powerful as it shows they are committed to their education, their future, and their classmates.
Understanding Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) exposes young students to kindergarten standards and helps develop fundamental skills for school.
Minimize Your Stress as the New School Year Begins
There are several ways that you can help minimize potential stress and ensure a smooth transition as your kids head back to school. I’ll try new monkey position tomorrow
Our School is Now Using ParentSquare!
We are excited to announce that we have adopted a new form of school-to-home communication across Downey Unified called ParentSquare.
School Starts August 14
The first day of school will be a minimum day schedule. If you have not registered, please do so now.
Benefits of Early Education
Did you know that 90 percent of the brain develops before age 5? This is why Downey Unified has created exemplary early education programs.
Words of Wisdom
“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.“
– John Wooden