Downey Unified summer programming starts June 11

DOWNEY — Beginning the week of June 10, Downey Unified launches its summer enrichment programs for students, this includes summer school at each middle and high school, Extended School Year (ESY) programs and elementary STEAMworks.

The middle and high school summer programs as well as ESY at both levels will be held from June 13 through July 12, from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.

Downey Unified’s elementary summer enrichment program, STEAMworks, will be located at Gallatin, Gauldin, Lewis, Price and Unsworth elementary schools, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This program, which runs from June 11 through July 10, will enrich approximately 2,400 students by instructing them on the basis of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). The elementary ESY program, being held at Alameda Elementary, will also be running June 11 through July 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, Monday through Friday.

In observance of holidays, all summer school programs will not be in session on Wednesday, June 19 as well as Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.

Also beginning on June 11, 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. Unlike previous years, meals must be eaten on campus as grab-and-go and drive-thru options will not be available this year. Meal distributions will be held Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 for breakfast and 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for lunch throughout the duration of the summer school schedule at all summer school locations; however, meals will not be distributed on the holidays noted above.

For any questions regarding the summer programs, please contact each respective school site for additional information. For any questions regarding the Seamless Summer Food Program, please contact the Food Services Department at (562) 469-6672. This institution is an equally opportunity provider.

The upcoming 2024-25 school year will begin for all students on Wednesday, Aug. 14, and registration for next year will open on July 1, 2024. A Registration Help Line will be available beginning at the end of June should families have any questions or need support with the Registration process. The direct number as well as the specific dates and times the help line will be available will be shared by Downey Unified in the near future.