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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...
Back to School Night | Sept. 12
Back-to-school night is the perfect opportunity to get a preview of what your child’s school year will look like. From meeting their teacher, learning about the curriculum, and understanding the expectations; this night serves as a way to prepare...
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...
Return to School Information
Welcome back, Jaguars! Our first day of school is quickly approaching and we want to make sure you are prepared for the first day!
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, many students are likely looking forward to time for rest and relaxation. While it’s important for children and teenagers to have some downtime during their summer break, it’s also important that they don’t spend too much...
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:...
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.
How to Raise a Reader
There is a tremendous amount of education that a young child can obtain prior to beginning school, and much of this information is provided through the simple and engaging process of families reading with their children. According to one educational study at Ohio...
Words of Wisdom
“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.“
– John Wooden