The Unity Scoop – February 8
Dear Families of Unity,
I hope you’ve enjoyed the week despite the continued winter chill. Thank you to our students and staff who wore red on Friday in support of heart health awareness, and congratulations to our high school student-athletes on their successes this week (see photos and footage for both below).
We look forward to a strong week ahead as we continue building momentum in our third semester before heading into February break. At both campuses, we’ll be celebrating Spirit Week, with a host of Black History Month daily themes for students to engage in alongside our community. Please note that students will be dismissed early on Friday, February 13th, ahead of the start of February winter break.
In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we:
- Share highlights from high school college tours
- Celebrate our newest College Now students, who are taking college courses at City Tech while still in high school
- Honor students with excellent attendance from the month of January
- Recognize our i-Ready Challenge winners at Unity Middle
- Highlight a Unity alumna and her pursuit of a career in medicine
Enjoy your Super Bowl Sunday, and thank you, as always, for your partnership.
In unity,
Josh
Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of February 8, 2026:
1. New – Unity Students on College Tours!
This week, our high school students had the opportunity to tour several college campuses, including Vassar College, Fordham University, and Long Island University.
During their visits, students explored college campuses, learned about academic programs and student life, and began to envision themselves in college settings. These experiences are an important part of building confidence, encouraging curiosity and questions, and helping students see what’s possible beyond high school.
2. New – Congratulations to Unity High’s College Now Students!
We are proud to celebrate our newest College Now students, who were accepted into this academically challenging program this past month. Through their participation in College Now, the students listed below are taking college-level courses at City Tech.
This incredible opportunity allows students to experience college life on a college campus while earning college credits toward their future academic goals—all while still in high school. We commend these students for challenging themselves and stepping outside their comfort zones, and we look forward to celebrating even more Unity students as they join the College Now program in the future!
3. New – Perfect Attendance from January!
The following lengthy list of students demonstrated a strong and consistent dedication to their education by showing stellar attendance this past month. Kudos to these students – we love seeing you each and every day! And, of course, we look forward to celebrating additional students at the end of this month!
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Grades 6-8 |
Grades 9-12 |
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Name |
Grade |
Name |
Grade |
| Yolenny F. |
6 |
Ayah A. |
9 |
| Maldini G. |
6 |
Doris C. |
9 |
| Kamille H. |
6 |
Amirra C. |
9 |
| Rabial I. |
6 |
Ndiawa D. |
9 |
| Bella J. |
6 |
Brandon F. |
9 |
| Lavender-Rose P. |
6 |
Violet M. |
9 |
| Joshua P. |
6 |
Eshyra M. |
9 |
| Ryan R. |
6 |
Valentina N. |
9 |
| J’Maia R. |
6 |
Kourtnee P. |
9 |
| Jared S. |
6 |
Sumaya R. |
9 |
| Kailan S. |
6 |
Damilola A. |
10 |
| Annalise W. |
6 |
Serenity B. |
10 |
| Naomi W. |
6 |
Amir C. |
10 |
| Byran B. |
7 |
Justin C. |
10 |
| Khaleesi C. |
7 |
Joseph C. |
10 |
| Tiani D. |
7 |
Jahlysa E. |
10 |
| Amari D. |
7 |
Kai F. |
10 |
| Carlon E. |
7 |
Ixarely G. |
10 |
| Joshua E. |
7 |
Jencarlos H. |
10 |
| Calwayne E. |
7 |
Airyana J. |
10 |
| Khloe F. |
7 |
Khloe K. |
10 |
| Chrissy G. |
7 |
Nuwanny M. |
10 |
| Christina G. |
7 |
Salif O. |
10 |
| Kaylee G. |
7 |
Tenajah R. |
10 |
| Blaire J. |
7 |
Camren S. |
10 |
| Makayla K. |
7 |
Daelyn T. |
10 |
| David K. |
7 |
Aliyah V. |
10 |
| Terrence M. |
7 |
Kellon A. |
11 |
| Karah M. |
7 |
Tori B. |
11 |
| Amelia M. |
7 |
Talis B. |
11 |
| Marcus S. |
7 |
Oswaldo C. |
11 |
| Gabriele S. |
7 |
Jaliney C. |
11 |
| Arianna T. |
7 |
Tammy C. |
11 |
| Raymond T. |
7 |
Jay’Juan C. |
11 |
| Caleb W. |
7 |
Brielle C. |
11 |
| Maya W. |
7 |
Quinten D. |
11 |
| Alijah W. |
7 |
Amor J. |
11 |
| Hallanah A. |
8 |
Khaya K. |
11 |
| Tamoya B. |
8 |
Shirley L. |
11 |
| Camdyn D. |
8 |
Brooklyn M. |
11 |
| Nathaniel D. |
8 |
Nyiema M. |
11 |
| Brihean E. |
8 |
Tanya N. |
11 |
| Leon F. |
8 |
Leslie P. |
11 |
| Christian G. |
8 |
Nathaniel P. |
11 |
| Darnell H. |
8 |
Kamala S. |
11 |
| Darian H. |
8 |
Yusra S. |
11 |
| Shyvonne L. |
8 |
Arianna S. |
11 |
| Taylor M. |
8 |
Lanae W. |
11 |
| Zion O. |
8 |
Jayda W. |
11 |
| Autumn O. |
8 |
Ibrahima B. |
12 |
| Aliya S. |
8 |
Julissa G. |
12 |
| Ava Maré S. |
8 |
Levell H. |
12 |
| Cheyenne Y. |
12 |
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4. New – Unity Wears Red in Support of Heart Health Awareness!
Kudos to our staff and students who wore red on Friday to show their support for heart health awareness and the fight against heart disease. Learn more about this annual event as well as heart disease and how to reduce risks here.
5. New – Alumni Spotlight of the Month – Jada Wardlow, Unity’s Class of 2021:
We are thrilled to share with our entire community the accomplishments of our alumni whenever we can. This month, we proudly provide an update on the postsecondary success of Jada Wardlow ‘21!
6. New – Congratulations to Our January i-Ready Challenge Winners!
We are excited to recognize the winners of our January i-Ready Challenge! Throughout the month, students demonstrated #progress and #integrity as they worked to strengthen their academic skills.
Congratulations to all students highlighted below—we look forward to recognizing our February winners in just a few weeks!
7. Updated – Unity Athletics Are in Full Winter Mode!
We’re thrilled to share highlights of our high school athletics teams in action, along with team photos from the 2025–26 Middle School Winter Athletics season!
Click here to see Alex’s “And-One” Dunk against Eagle Academy.
MS Girls Basketball Team
MS Boys Basketball Team
MS Table Tennis Team
MS Cheerleading Team
8. Updated – February 2026 Schoolwide Calendar
For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the month of February – print it out and throw it on the refrigerator door! It is possible that events could change and new events could be added. An up-to-date events calendar can always be accessed on our website.
9. Updated – Thank you for Taking Part in our Recent Family Ambassadors Meeting!
We’re so grateful to all of the families who joined us for our recent Family Ambassadors Meeting. As always, the gathering was productive, energizing, and filled with great conversation and community spirit!
You can find the meeting agenda and slides linked here. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on Thursday, February 26th!
10. Recap – 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Lottery
SYEP provides young people aged 14-24 with paid summer jobs in a variety of fields, from retail to government agencies to nonprofits. Teenagers living in NYC aged 14-24 can make a difference in their communities through paid project-based activities. Any young person who resides in the 5 boroughs is eligible to apply. Apply by February 27th online or by calling DYCD Community Connect at (800) 246-4646.
11. Recap – Become a Unity Connector Today!
Help our small and mighty Unity family grow — and earn rewards while you do! When you refer a new family who applies for the 2026–27 school year, you’ll earn Unity Connector Rewards like Unity swag, gift cards, and special recognition at Unity events.
Your voice matters — share your Unity experience with friends, neighbors, and families from your child’s former school community. Together, we’ll help more students belong, believe, and become!
Learn more about the program with our UnityConnect one-pager here and submit your referrals here.
12. Recap – Parent Workshops: A Resource for Unity Families!
Unity families are invited to take advantage of free, online parent workshops offered by Marble Health, shared as a helpful resource by our Director of Social Work, Ms. Del Purgatorio. These workshops are developed by clinician and researcher Annie Graham and are held via Zoom, with live captioning available in 35 languages, including Spanish, Mandarin, French, and Russian, to ensure broad accessibility for our families.
13. Recap – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!
14. Recap – 2025-26 School Year Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families Calendars for the 2025-26 school year are available below. Note that we have two versions this year – one version for our middle school (grades 6-8) and another version for our high school (grades 9-12).
- Grades 6-8 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families
- Grades 9-12 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families
15. Recap – Help Us Welcome New Panthers to Unity Prep!
Unity has a few limited seats available for the 2025–26 school year – and we’re looking to fill them with amazing families like yours!
Finding the right school can be a big decision, and our current families are our best ambassadors. If you know a family who would thrive in our small, caring, college-prep community, please connect them with Mr. Beckford via email or (862) 294-0219.
As a thank-you, both your family and the new family will receive a $100 Amazon gift card for school supplies when they enroll. Let’s keep building our small and mighty community—one Panther at a time!
16. Recap – Join our New Unity Prep Instagram (IG) Account Today!
We recently launched our new grades 6-12 IG account to bring our entire community together – @unityprepcharterschool. Don’t miss out – follow us now!
