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Eating Healthy Over the Holidays
Winter Break is upon us, and we’re wishing our Downey Unified family a wonderful holiday season, creating memories with your loved ones.
Congratulations to our VEX Robotics Team
We are so proud of our robotics teams! They competed in the VEX Robotics tournament at Griffiths Middle School and came home with awards!
Sussman Wins eSports Championship
Congratulations to our Sussman Middle School’s “Team Unknown” for bringing home the coveted eSports Championship trophy against the three other middle schools.
Gratitude Comes in a Variety of Forms
The month of November often reminds individuals of the importance of expressing gratitude for the blessings they have in their lives—which include blessings that could be in the form of people. While saying one is “thankful” for another person can touch one’s heart,...
Character Counts Week
October 15–21 is Character Counts Week, teaching students the 6 Pillars of Character and what it means to be individuals of honorable character and helping them live lives that truly exude how one should act and treat people, displaying kindness and respect to oneself...
Free Healthy ‘Boosts’ for Students Who Bring Lunch
Did you know that your child can grab free, healthy food from the cafeteria during lunchtime even if they brought food from home? Save some time and money by encouraging your child to take part in our Lunchbox Boost program. Students who bring their own...
Calling all Artists! The Reflections Contest is Here
Calling all artists! Create your dance, film, literature, music, photographic, or visual arts piece addressing the 2023-2024 theme, "I am hopeful because..." The National PTA has a long-standing commitment to support arts education. The annual Reflections program has...
Hurricane Hillary: Important News
The District is working closely with our state and county partners as well as with our local first responders to diligently monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend and into early next week. As we monitor the conditions, we remain prepared to make and...
The First Day of School is Coming Up!
Welcome back, Pioneers! The first day of school is on Wednesday, August 16.
Registration Opens July 5th
SAVE THE DATE! Downey Unified’s mandatory 2023–24 Online Registration will open on July 5th for ALL students, Early Childhood/TK – 12th grade! This includes returning AND new students who have already enrolled. We encourage our families to look out for an email ahead...