Mar 2, 2026 | News & Announcements, Wellness
March is National Nutrition Month®, a time to highlight the important role nutrition plays in our daily lives. With National School Breakfast Week (March 2–6) kicking off the month, it’s the perfect opportunity to spotlight how school meals support...
Jan 19, 2026 | Community Schools FACE, News & Announcements, Wellness
Lace up and join the fun! The TLC 5K is more than a race, it’s a celebration of community, friendship, and coming together for a great cause. Hosted by Downey Unified School District’s True Lasting Connections (TLC), this event brings students, families, friends, and...
Nov 3, 2025 | News & Announcements, Wellness
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,...
Jul 21, 2025 | News & Announcements, Wellness
While graduating from fifth grade and moving up to middle school is certainly an exciting time in a student’s life, it can also feel somewhat intimidating because of the uncertainty of starting at a new school. Going from being the oldest grade level to the youngest...
Apr 22, 2025 | News & Announcements, Wellness
Coming back from Spring Break, we’re officially in the final stretch of the school year — and it always goes by so fast! This year, thanks to your commitment and the launch of our Your Presence is Powerful initiative, most of our schools currently have higher...
Apr 14, 2025 | News & Announcements, Wellness
Is your student developing eating habits that support a healthy lifestyle? April is Global Child Nutrition Month, which aims to promote the importance of proper nutrition for kids throughout the world and encourage children and adolescents to develop healthy eating...
