School News & Announcements

Get ready for Downey Unified back to school for the 2025-26 school year! Find key dates, tips, and info to help your child start the year confident and prepared.

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...

What you need to know: this mandatory process occurs every summer to ensure essential information is accurate for the new school year.

Enrolling a student at Downey Unified only happens once. Registration is an Annual Information Verification happens every year before school starts. Learn more about both!

Students 18 and under are able to get one free breakfast and/or one free lunch per day at any of the following locations during the days/times indicated.

There are plenty of ways for students to remain sharp throughout the summer while enjoying their time off.

This exciting opportunity runs from June 11 to July 10 and is designed to spark curiosity and learning through hands-on experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM).

Interested in enrolling at Unsworth Elementary? Join us for a Future Suns Tour this spring to see the campus and meet our staff.

Finish the year strong! Every school day counts—don’t miss out on key moments, tests, and celebrations. Let’s keep attendance a priority! Your presence is powerful.

Join us on for an exciting evening that celebrates your child’s growth and achievements.