Nov 10, 2025 | News & Announcements
The application window for G.L.A.D. (Global Language Academies of Downey) is now open November 10, 2025 through January 31, 2026! We will be accepting applications for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten (K) in our G.L.A.D. program for the 2025–2026 school...
Nov 3, 2025 | News & Announcements
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,...
Oct 27, 2025 | News & Announcements
Running to support a good cause . . . our community! 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...
Oct 20, 2025 | News & Announcements
At Downey Unified, education isn’t just about grades — it’s about helping kids grow into kind, responsible, and community-minded people. That’s why the Character Counts! program is at the heart of every school in our district. From kindergarten through graduation,...
Oct 13, 2025 | News & Announcements
Do you and your family know what actions to take in the event of an earthquake? In Downey Unified, we prioritize the safety and well-being of all our students and families, and we make joint efforts to help you know what actions to take in emergency situations. The...
Oct 6, 2025 | News & Announcements
Homework time doesn’t have to be a battle. This is a chance to build good habits to help your child succeed all the way through high school (and beyond)! At Downey Unified, we believe that preparing for college and careers starts early, even in the elementary...
