School News
News & Announcements
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...
Ideas for a Fun & Productive Summer
With summer right around the corner, students are looking forward to time for rest and relaxation after months of working hard in class. While it’s important for you to have some downtime during your summer break, it’s also important that you don’t spend too much time...
Seamless Summer Meal Program
Beginning on June 13, Downey Unified will be participating in the Seamless Summer Food Service Program, providing breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL children ages 18 and younger during the summer school session. Summer Meal Services Monday – Friday | Breakfast:...
Summer School Information
The summer school schedule is now available and begins the week of June 13th. Registration information is sent to families from their school. Please note that this year’s summer school is Monday – Friday. Summer School Schedule Holidays (No School) Monday, June 19...
June 7 | Last Day of School
We are so proud of everything our students have accomplished this year. Have a great summer! We will see you all back in school on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.









