School News

DUSD students showed off their knowledge of STEAM subjects with various robotics displays at the 2023 Elementary Expo.

In February, we celebrate all things to do with the heart, from Valentine’s Day to American Heart Month. American Heart Month encourages us to think about our cardiovascular well-being and to make healthier choices.

Many individuals enter into adulthood wishing that they had learned some basic skills necessary for life that would have better prepared them for the “real world” — particularly in terms of money management and financial responsibility. With the start of 2023...

We will host a new Parenting Series starting on February 15, 2023. Facilitated by Lynn Jimenez and titled "Stress Less Parents and Families," this 6-week parenting series will focus on the following: How to effectively reduce stress to feel calmer and more balanced....

This January, we’re celebrating the many benefits of milk and how it, and dairy overall, helps keep our bodies strong.

We just wanted to wish you a wonderful and safe holiday season, and remind you that Friday, December 23, 2022 is a student-free day. Winter break will start on Monday, December 26, 2022, and end on Friday, January 6, 2023. Classes will resume on Monday, January 9,...

Earn points for Ward elementary by shopping locally and submitting your receipts until April 30th.

It is the time of year that creates a familiar and welcome ambiance filled with not only Thanksgiving festivities but with actual thanks and giving, as well. As such, the entire month of November through the end of the year often carries with it a different feeling in...

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 come together to show support for families in our community.

Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of our little trick-or-treaters. Fortunately, there are lots of easy things families and kids can do to stay safe. Below are some safety tips that we would like to share with you as we...

As we begin the new school year, you may notice that we have a new type of pizza in our lunch rooms, and it’s supplied by Pizza Hut!

Unleash your child’s creativity by encouraging them to enter this year’s PTA Reflections program!

We are so excited to welcome our students and families back for the 2022-23 school year! The first day of school is Wednesday, August 17th. Make sure to follow us and Downey Unified on social media to get the latest news and announcements....

Welcome to another school year! We are looking forward to partnering with you and your student to ensure their continued success and safety at school.

Ward Elementary School designated as 2020 National Blue Ribbon School The U.S. Department of Education recognized Downey Unified’s Ward Elementary School along with 366 other schools across the nation as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based...

We are excited to share a free tutoring and educational resource available to all Downey Unified students and families through the Downey City Library.

Help us gather important information to further support our students. Take the survey today!

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The deadline to enter this year’s national PTA Reflections program is just around the corner!

“Brainfuse Help Now” is an online platform offering live virtual tutoring to students in all grades with subject-specific help in math, science, language arts, foreign language and more!

Student insurance information is now available to fill out ahead of the new school year.

You could soon be an owner of Apple’s brand new AirPods! Enter our raffle for a chance to win.

We are very excited to have a new look on our school websites, but we know this can confuse parents and staff as you get used to the new pages. Follow us on a quick tour of the new site to learn where all your go-to links are now located.