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No School Dec. 23 to Jan. 6
We just wanted to wish you a wonderful and safe holiday season, and remind you that Friday, December 23, 2022 is a student-free day. Winter break will start on Monday, December 26, 2022, and end on Friday, January 6, 2023. Classes will resume on Monday, January 9,...
Old River School’s First Community Night
On October 26th, 2022, Old River School hosted its first ever community night with the help of community partners from all around Downey. A big thank you to all the community partners who came out and supported this event for our families to enjoy....
TLC 5K Registration Open
Downey Unified District’s True Lasting Connections (TLC) provides a wide range of health and human services free of charge to DUSD students and their families. This event is a great opportunity to come together to show support for families in our community.
Thanks + Giving This Thanksgiving
It is the time of year that creates a familiar and welcome ambiance filled with not only Thanksgiving festivities but with actual thanks and giving, as well. As such, the entire month of November through the end of the year often carries with it a different feeling in...
We are an Apple Distinguished School
Old River was selected as an Apple Distinguished School for its innovative implementation of technologies that enhance students’ learning opportunities.
Halloween Safety Tips
Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of our little trick-or-treaters. Fortunately, there are lots of easy things families and kids can do to stay safe. Below are some safety tips that we would like to share with you as we...
Join Our First Old River Community Night
Come enjoy the night out as we bring the Downey Community to you on October 26, from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
Is it Really Pizza Hut Pizza?
As we begin the new school year, you may notice that we have a new type of pizza in our lunch rooms, and it’s supplied by Pizza Hut!
Show Your Voice by Entering the 2022-2023 Reflections Program
Unleash your child’s creativity by encouraging them to enter this year’s PTA Reflections program!
Welcome Back Gators!
We hope your first week back was a great one. We are all excited to have our Gators back on campus!
Words of Wisdom
“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.“
– John Wooden









