Dear Families of Unity,

I hope the first week of March has been good to you and your loved ones. With longer days and hints of warmer weather, it certainly feels like spring is beginning to make its way into the air.

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we’re excited to share a variety of recent Unity highlights! We spotlight the creativity of our student artists, share highlights from recent field trips, and recap our welcome dinner for prospective high school students and their families. We also shout-out our Honor Roll students, recognize our February i-Ready Challenge winners, and celebrate our attendance leaders for their strong commitment to showing up and doing their best each day.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to welcome our middle school families for conferences on Thursday and Friday – see details below. In addition, spring athletics tryouts will take place on Monday and Tuesday, and we look forward to seeing many of our student-athletes out on the field and courts as the spring season gets underway.

Additionally, we recognized School Social Workers Appreciation Week this past week and took a moment to honor and appreciate our incredible social workers. On behalf of the Unity community, I extend my deepest gratitude to Ms. Del Purgatorio and Ms. Brookins for their unwavering dedication, advocacy, and support of our students and families. We are truly fortunate to have such passionate and skilled professionals strengthening our community each day.

Enjoy the weekend, and don’t forget to set your clocks forward for daylight saving time.

Here’s to the continued momentum of the semester—and to the promise of spring just around the corner.

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of March 7, 2026:

1. New – Unity Artists Bring History to Life Through Art

Our Unity student artists have been hard at work creating pieces in honor of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, exploring the stories and contributions of influential leaders through their art. We look forward to sharing their work with the community at an upcoming exhibition!

2. New – Unity 8th Graders Visit the Jewish Heritage Museum!

Our 8th grade U.S. History students visited the Jewish Heritage Museum this week, bringing their classroom studies to life as they explored exhibits that highlight the experiences of Holocaust survivors and the enduring lessons of courage, resilience, and remembrance.

3. New – Unity High Hosts Welcome Dinner for Prospective Families!

Unity High was pleased to host prospective students and their families for a welcome dinner this week. The evening provided an opportunity for guests to learn more about our school community, connect with members of our team, and experience the warmth and spirit that define Unity. We were grateful to spend time together and look forward to continuing the conversation with families in the weeks ahead!

4. New – Congratulations to our Middle School Honor Roll Students for Semester 1!  Congrats to our students in grades 6–8 who earned Honor Roll status in the first semester of the school year! Your consistent hard work, organization, and eagerness to learn and develop new skills are paying off. Be proud of your accomplishments and stay the course!

5. New – Congratulations to Our February 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 March winners in just a few weeks!

Congratulations to our winning students for Reading

6th Grade: Rabial Islam, 207 minutes

7th Grade: Amar’e Jones, 223 minutes

8th Grade: Edwin Coronado, 178 minutes

Congratulations to our winning students for Math

6th Grade: Alpha Jalloh, 139 minutes

7th Grade: Joshua Eckstein, 151 minutes

8th Grade: Miranda Lam, 259 minutes

6. New – Perfect Attendance from February!

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!

7. Recap – Unity Middle Rated Excellent by NYC Public Schools!

We are proud to share that Unity Middle was one of just two middle schools in our district to be rated Excellent in Instruction and Performance by NYC Public Schools. This distinction reflects the dedication of our teachers, the partnership of our families, and the hard work and growth of our students. Congratulations to our entire Unity community on this outstanding achievement!

8. Recap – Unity Students’ Talents Shine during our Annual Dare to be Bold Celebration!

Unity students proudly and boldly took to the stage this past week to showcase their talents and honor Black History Month! From our Cheer Team, Step Team, Drumline, and Dance students to our individual performing artists, an abundance of talent, pride, and Panther spirit was on full display.

9. Recap – March 2026 Schoolwide Calendar

For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the month of March – 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.

10. Recap – Middle School Spring Family Conferences, March 12th-13th!

We are excited to hold our middle school spring family conferences on Thursday, March 12th (in-person evening hours, 4-7pm) and Friday, March 13th (virtual hours on Zoom, 3-6pm).  Advisors are in the process of reaching out to families to schedule appointments.  A Jupiter message with a link to appointment options has also been disseminated.  Our goal is that all students have at least one adult family representative attending conferences. All students whose families participate in conferences will be awarded 10 Pride Points.  If you have any questions or need additional support, call Unity’s main office at 718-455-5046.

11. Recap – Unity’s Celebrates the Restoration of our High School Gym with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

We are proud to share that we have officially completed the restoration of our high school gym following the damage caused by heavy rain and flooding this fall. Just before February break, students, staff, families, and supporters gathered to commemorate this important milestone and celebrate the reopening of a space that means so much to our community.

We applaud our entire Unity community for rallying in support of this effort — truly, there is Strength in Unity.

12. Recap – 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, March 19th!

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Recap – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!

16. 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

17. 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!

18. 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!

Dear Families of Unity,

I hope you and your loved ones had a restful February break and a strong first week back. It felt wonderful to return to the rhythm and energy of our learning community!

This past week was filled with highlights worth celebrating, including our joyful Black History Month celebration, a Family Ambassadors meeting, and several exciting athletic events — including basketball playoff games!

Looking ahead, we have another exciting week on deck. We will kick off our celebration of Women’s History Month, host our Semester I Academic Awards Ceremony at the middle school, welcome new high school families for a special dinner, and cheer on our high school basketball and cheer teams in upcoming competitions.

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we share a major achievement for our school, fun clips from Thursday night’s Dare to Be Bold assembly, our March calendar, and important updates, highlights, and recaps from across our campuses.

Enjoy your Sunday!

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of March 1, 2026:

1. New – Unity Middle Rated Excellent by NYC Public Schools!

We are proud to share that Unity Middle was one of just two middle schools in our district to be rated Excellent in Instruction and Performance by NYC Public Schools. This distinction reflects the dedication of our teachers, the partnership of our families, and the hard work and growth of our students. Congratulations to our entire Unity community on this outstanding achievement!

2. New – Unity Students’ Talents Shine during our Annual Dare to be Bold Celebration!

Unity students proudly and boldly took to the stage this past week to showcase their talents and honor Black History Month! From our Cheer Team, Step Team, Drumline, and Dance students to our individual performing artists, an abundance of talent, pride, and Panther spirit was on full display.

3. New – Highlights of Students and Their Teachers in Action This Week!

Our UPMS 8th grade scholars brought history to life during Friday’s Live Museum, embodying influential Black and African American trailblazers through powerful research-based speeches. Families and community members joined us as the audience, witnessing students step into the voices of leaders such as Mae Jemison, Thurgood Marshall, Malcolm X, and Shirley Chisholm. The pride in the room was undeniable as scholars honored the legacy, courage, and brilliance of Black excellence.

4. New – March 2026 Schoolwide Calendar

For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the month of March – 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.

5. New – Middle School Spring Family Conferences, March 12th-13th!

We are excited to hold our middle school spring family conferences on Thursday, March 12th (in-person evening hours, 4-7pm) and Friday, March 13th (virtual hours on Zoom, 3-6pm).  Advisors are in the process of reaching out to families to schedule appointments.  A Jupiter message with a link to appointment options has also been disseminated.  Our goal is that all students have at least one adult family representative attending conferences. All students whose families participate in conferences will be awarded 10 Pride Points.  If you have any questions or need additional support, call Unity’s main office at 718-455-5046.

6. New – Unity’s Celebrates the Restoration of our High School Gym with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

We are proud to share that we have officially completed the restoration of our high school gym following the damage caused by heavy rain and flooding this fall. Just before February break, students, staff, families, and supporters gathered to commemorate this important milestone and celebrate the reopening of a space that means so much to our community.

We applaud our entire Unity community for rallying in support of this effort — truly, there is Strength in Unity.

7. Updated – Unity Athletics in the Final Stretch of the Winter Season!

Congratulations to our winter athletic teams as they wrap up their seasons! And best of luck to our Panthers competing in their conference playoffs — go Panthers!

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. New – Our March i-Ready Challenge is On!

We encourage all of our middle school students to practice like champions over the course of March.

We look forward to recognizing our February winners in next week’s Scoop!

9. New – 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, March 19th!

10. Recap – Congrats to Unity’s Students of the Month!

Kudos to our Students of the Month for January!  We celebrate these students for showing exemplary scholarship and citizenship!

11. Recap – Kudos to our P.R.I.D.E. Leaders as of the Month: Our P.R.I.D.E. Core Values of Progress, Respect for All, Integrity, Discovery, and Empathy represent qualities that we covet as a school community.  They also represent qualities that we believe empower our students to lead fulfilling lives and, therefore, qualities that we have a responsibility to actively teach and positively reinforce.

The students listed below are our leaders from the month of January, being recognized by their teachers for demonstrating our Core Values.  On behalf of our school community, we are proud of these students, and look forward to continuing to shout out all of our students when they demonstrate P.R.I.D.E. in our community.

12. Recap – Unity Hosts Prospective Students for the 2026–27 School Year!

This week, we were excited to welcome prospective students from La Cima and Hyde as part of our ongoing outreach for the 2026–27 school year. Visitors had the chance to learn about our course programming and extracurricular offerings, meet students and staff, and get a feel for the energy and community that makes Unity special. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with future Panthers and their families!

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Recap – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!

16. 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

17. 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!

18. 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!

Dear Families of Unity,

I hope that you and your loved ones had a great week! It’s encouraging to see the temperatures outside slowly ticking up — a welcome sign as we move deeper into the semester.

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we’re excited to share highlights from across our community — including students and staff hard at work in classrooms, celebrations of our Students of the Month, and recognition of our PRIDE Point Leaders for modeling our 3Bs and Core Values each day. We also spotlight our efforts hosting prospective students and families, as well as celebrate our athletic teams for their recent accomplishments.

Wishing you a healthy, joyful, and restful February break! We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, February 23rd.

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of February 13, 2026:

1. New – Highlights of Students and Their Teachers in Action This Week!: In the photo below, our 6th graders are hard at work in Ms. Sylvester’s class as they dive into The Outsiders, building annotation skills that strengthen comprehension, clarify genre, and prepare them for deeper discussion and analysis. Shoutout to our Exit Ticket Superstars for modeling focus and academic excellence!

In the second photo, our middle school teachers stepped into the learner seat during a dynamic professional development session led by Ms. Terry and Ms. Gibson — complete with exit tickets, success criteria, and real-time feedback. Experiencing the power of in-the-moment feedback firsthand reinforced a core belief at Unity: when teachers grow, students benefit.

2. New – Congrats to Unity’s Students of the Month!

Kudos to our Students of the Month for January!  We celebrate these students for showing exemplary scholarship and citizenship!

3. New – Kudos to our P.R.I.D.E. Leaders as of the Month: Our P.R.I.D.E. Core Values of Progress, Respect for All, Integrity, Discovery, and Empathy represent qualities that we covet as a school community.  They also represent qualities that we believe empower our students to lead fulfilling lives and, therefore, qualities that we have a responsibility to actively teach and positively reinforce.

The students listed below are our leaders from the month of January, being recognized by their teachers for demonstrating our Core Values.  On behalf of our school community, we are proud of these students, and look forward to continuing to shout out all of our students when they demonstrate P.R.I.D.E. in our community.

4. New – Unity Hosts Prospective Students for the 2026–27 School Year!

This week, we were excited to welcome prospective students from La Cima and Hyde as part of our ongoing outreach for the 2026–27 school year. Visitors had the chance to learn about our course programming and extracurricular offerings, meet students and staff, and get a feel for the energy and community that makes Unity special. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with future Panthers and their families!

5. 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.  Congratulations to our Middle School Cheerleading Team, who placed 4th in their first competition of the year!

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

6. Recap – 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.

7. Recap – 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!

8. Recap – 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!

9. Recap – 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.

10. Recap – 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!

11. Recap – 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!

12. Recap – 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.

13. Recap – 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!

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Recap – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!

18. 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

19. 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!

20. 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!

Dear Families of Unity,

Congratulations to our middle school students and educators on the successful completion of this week’s math mock exams!  Additionally, we celebrate all students and staff for reaching the milestone of completing the first semester of the school year.  As always, thank you, families, for your ongoing support and encouragement at home – it truly makes a difference!

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we’re excited to share our full February calendar along with details on upcoming events. You’ll also find important information about applying to the city’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for this summer. Finally, we’re proud to recognize and celebrate our middle school student-athletes who are participating in our winter sports teams.

As you review the calendar, you’ll see that our community is honoring Black History Month with a variety of meaningful events and celebrations.  At Unity, we take pride in recognizing, celebrating, and learning about Black history every day.  February serves as a special opportunity to deepen our appreciation and pay tribute through engaging activities within our school and beyond.

Important Reminder: Unity students will not have school on Wednesday, February 4th, as our staff will be engaged in training and planning following the recent exams.  Any homework assigned for that day will be communicated by teachers.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend and a great week ahead!

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of January 30, 2026:

1. New – 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.

2. New – Unity Wears Red in Support of Heart Health Awareness!: On Friday, February 6th, Unity staff and students are invited to wear red to show their support for heart health awareness and the fight against heart disease.  We encourage all to take part!  Learn more about this annual event as well as heart disease and how to reduce risks here.

3. Updated – Unity Athletics Are in Full Winter Mode!

We’re thrilled to share our team photos from the 2025–26 Middle School Winter Athletics season!

MS Girls Basketball Team

MS Boys Basketball Team

MS Table Tennis Team

MS Cheerleading Team

Astra Cabrera – Table Tennis

• Student-Athlete’s response to earning the honor: “I am very excited and grateful!”
• Coach’s praise of the student-athlete: “Astra deserves this honor because of her perseverance and honesty.”

Leon Frasier – Boys Basketball

• Student-Athlete’s response to earning the honor: “I feel happy and grateful to be on the team.”
• Coach’s praise of the student-athlete: “He has humbly led our varsity boys basketball team this school year. He also set a school record, scoring 41 points against the Brooklyn defending champions.”

Taylor Tibbs – Girls Basketball

• Student-Athlete’s response to earning the honor: “I feel very 6, 7 Alpha.”
• Coach’s praise of the student-athlete: “Taylor Tibbs is my choice for Student-Athlete of the Month for her outstanding academic performance—earning four A+ grades, one A-, and no grade lower than a B+—while also having the fewest missing assignments on the team. On the court, she has been putting in extra work, always the last to leave the gym after practice, taking shots. Very coachable, with bright energy and a willingness to learn and improve.”

Kahmora Reid – Cheerleading

• Student-Athlete’s response to earning the honor: “I feel happy because in my old school, I was never an athlete, and sports weren’t my thing.”
• Coach’s praise of the student-athlete: “Kahmora has maintained a 3.8 GPA throughout the entire season while also being a proud member of Student Government (SGA). She comes to practice every day determined to grow, remains focused, and consistently encourages her peers to put their best foot forward. Her hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed.”

4. New – 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.

5. 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!

6. Recap – Thank You, Unity Families, for your Feedback!

Thank you to all of our families who took the time to complete our recent Family Feedback Survey. We greatly appreciate your thoughtful responses and are proud of the positive feedback shared. Your input helps guide our work, and we look forward to acting on what we heard.

We held a brief discussion of the survey findings during this week’s Family Ambassadors meeting and will continue the conversation at our next meeting on February 26th. Families may access the slides from this week’s discussion here.

7. Recap – Kudos to our P.R.I.D.E. Leaders as of the Month of December!

Our P.R.I.D.E. Core Values of Progress, Respect for All, Integrity, Discovery, and Empathy represent qualities that we covet as a school community.  They also represent qualities that we believe empower our students to lead fulfilling lives and, therefore, qualities that we have a responsibility to actively teach and positively reinforce.

The students listed below are our leaders from the month of December, being recognized by their teachers for demonstrating our Core Values.  On behalf of our school community, we are proud of these students, and look forward to continuing to shout out all of our students when they demonstrate P.R.I.D.E. in our community.

8. 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.

9. Recap – Congratulations to Our December i-Ready Challenge Winners!

We are excited to recognize the winners of our November i-Ready Challenge! Throughout the month, students demonstrated #progress and #integrity as they worked to strengthen their academic skills. All students who completed 100 minutes or more of i-Ready practice in December will be recognized on our 7th-grade hallway bulletin board—stop by to see our hardworking learners being celebrated!

Congratulations to all students highlighted below—we look forward to recognizing our January winners in just a few weeks!

Congratulations to our winning students for Reading

6th Grade: Nerri Sutton, 276 minutes

7th Grade: Maya Wilson, 229 minutes

8th Grade: Caela McClean, 137 minutes

Congratulations to our winning students for Math

6th Grade: Omari Wilson, 168 minutes

7th Grade: Ja’zier Baker, 179 minutes

8th Grade: Miranda Lam, 287 minutes

10. Recap – Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum Returns This Month!

As we occasionally do, we’re excited to share a broader community event that may be of interest to our students and families: the return of Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum, a free citywide program open to all teens with registration.

11. 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.

12. Recap – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!

13. 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

14. 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!

15. Recap – Join our New Unit 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!

Dear Families of Unity,

Congratulations to our students and team on the successful administration of our middle school English Language Arts (ELA) mock exams and high school Semester I final exams this past week. We are proud of the focus, effort, and perseverance shown across our community. As always, thank you to our families for the support you provide at home—it truly makes a difference.

Looking ahead, Unity middle school students will complete math mock exams on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, and all students will begin Semester II of the 2025–26 school year. We wish all of our students continued success as they move into the next phase of their learning.

In this edition of The Scoop, we’re excited to share highlights from our recent Family Feedback Survey, spotlight our PRIDE Point Leaders from the month of December, and recognize our Student-Athletes of the Month for grades 6–8. We’re also sharing several helpful resources for families, including information about tonight’s Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum and tomorrow’s INCLUDEnyc resource fair.

One important note: Unity is currently scheduled to be in session on Monday (1/26). Given the weather forecast and potential snowfall on Sunday, we will share an update with families on Sunday afternoon regarding Monday’s schedule.

Enjoy your weekend, and best wishes for a strong week ahead.

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of January 23, 2026:

1. New – 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 12th!

2. New – Thank You, Unity Families, for your Feedback!

Thank you to all of our families who took the time to complete our recent Family Feedback Survey. We greatly appreciate your thoughtful responses and are proud of the positive feedback shared. Your input helps guide our work, and we look forward to acting on what we heard.

We held a brief discussion of the survey findings during this week’s Family Ambassadors meeting and will continue the conversation at our next meeting on February 12th. Families may access the slides from this week’s discussion here.

3. New – Kudos to our P.R.I.D.E. Leaders as of the Month of December!

Our P.R.I.D.E. Core Values of Progress, Respect for All, Integrity, Discovery, and Empathy represent qualities that we covet as a school community.  They also represent qualities that we believe empower our students to lead fulfilling lives and, therefore, qualities that we have a responsibility to actively teach and positively reinforce.

The students listed below are our leaders from the month of December, being recognized by their teachers for demonstrating our Core Values.  On behalf of our school community, we are proud of these students, and look forward to continuing to shout out all of our students when they demonstrate P.R.I.D.E. in our community.

4. New – Attend Tomorrow’s 2026 INCLUDEnyc Fair to Learn About Exciting Citywide Family Resources!

Families are invited to attend the 2026 INCLUDEnyc Fair on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10:30am to 3:00pm at The Tisch Skylights at The Shed (11 Hudson Yards).

This free event offers families the opportunity to meet face-to-face with recreational programs, summer camps, health and educational organizations, and a wide range of supports and services—all in one place.  Learn more and register here.

A great opportunity to learn, connect, and explore resources for your child and family!

5. Updated – Unity Athletics Are in Full Winter Mode!

Congratulations to our most recent Student-Athletes of the Month at Unity Middle!  Enjoy these recent highlights of our Panthers in action!

Astra Cabrera – Table Tennis

• Student-Athlete’s response to earning the honor: “I am very excited and grateful!”
• Coach’s praise of the student-athlete: “Astra deserves this honor because of her perseverance and honesty.”

Leon Frasier – Boys Basketball

• Student-Athlete’s response to earning the honor: “I feel happy and grateful to be on the team.”
• Coach’s praise of the student-athlete: “He has humbly led our varsity boys basketball team this school year. He also set a school record, scoring 41 points against the Brooklyn defending champions.”

Taylor Tibbs – Girls Basketball

• Student-Athlete’s response to earning the honor: “I feel very 6, 7 Alpha.”
• Coach’s praise of the student-athlete: “Taylor Tibbs is my choice for Student-Athlete of the Month for her outstanding academic performance—earning four A+ grades, one A-, and no grade lower than a B+—while also having the fewest missing assignments on the team. On the court, she has been putting in extra work, always the last to leave the gym after practice, taking shots. Very coachable, with bright energy and a willingness to learn and improve.”

Kahmora Reid – Cheerleading

• Student-Athlete’s response to earning the honor: “I feel happy because in my old school, I was never an athlete, and sports weren’t my thing.”
• Coach’s praise of the student-athlete: “Kahmora has maintained a 3.8 GPA throughout the entire season while also being a proud member of Student Government (SGA). She comes to practice every day determined to grow, remains focused, and consistently encourages her peers to put their best foot forward. Her hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed.”

 Click here to see the Panther score the 3 on a great pass!

6. Recap – Congrats to Unity’s Students of the Month!

Kudos to our Students of the Month for December!  We celebrate these students for showing exemplary scholarship and citizenship!

7. Recap – January 2026 Schoolwide Calendar

For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the month of January – 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.

8. 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.

9. Recap – Congratulations to Our December i-Ready Challenge Winners!

We are excited to recognize the winners of our November i-Ready Challenge! Throughout the month, students demonstrated #progress and #integrity as they worked to strengthen their academic skills. All students who completed 100 minutes or more of i-Ready practice in December will be recognized on our 7th-grade hallway bulletin board—stop by to see our hardworking learners being celebrated!

Congratulations to all students highlighted below—we look forward to recognizing our January winners in just a few weeks!

Congratulations to our winning students for Reading

6th Grade: Nerri Sutton, 276 minutes

7th Grade: Maya Wilson, 229 minutes

8th Grade: Caela McClean, 137 minutes

Congratulations to our winning students for Math

6th Grade: Omari Wilson, 168 minutes

7th Grade: Ja’zier Baker, 179 minutes

8th Grade: Miranda Lam, 287 minutes

10. Recap – Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum Returns This Month!

As we occasionally do, we’re excited to share a broader community event that may be of interest to our students and families: the return of Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum, a free citywide program open to all teens with registration.

11. 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.

12. Recap – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!

13. 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

14. 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!

15. Recap – Join our New Unit 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!

Dear Families of Unity,

I hope this week has been good to you and your loved ones.

As we head into the long weekend, our faculty and staff join me in wishing you a safe and joyful time with your loved ones as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his lasting legacy of justice, service, and hope.

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we’re excited to share our newest Students of the Month, Student-Athletes in action, details on next week’s Family Ambassadors Meeting, and information about Monday’s MLK Jr. Celebration at BAM.

We also wish all of our students well on next week’s exams, including ELA mock exams at the middle school and semester I final exams at the high school.

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of January 16, 2026:

1. New – Congrats to Unity’s Students of the Month!

Kudos to our Students of the Month for December!  We celebrate these students for showing exemplary scholarship and citizenship!

2. Updated – January 2026 Schoolwide Calendar

For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the month of January – 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.

3. New – Join Us for Our Next Family Ambassadors Meeting, Wednesday, January 21st!

We invite all Unity families to join us for our upcoming Family Ambassadors Meeting on Wednesday, January 21st at 6pm on Zoom. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow families, share ideas, and help strengthen our school community. We look forward to seeing you there!

4.  New – Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Event: Take Part in New York’s Largest Celebration Honoring Dr. King, Monday, January 19th, 10:30am

See the details for this celebration below.  To encourage participation, whether in person or virtually:

Any Unity student who attends the event in person will earn 10 Unity Pride Points for demonstrating our Core Value, Discovery.

Any student who participates in the event virtually will earn 5 Unity Pride Points for Discovery.

To claim your points, simply take a selfie of yourself engaging in the event—either at BAM or via the livestream—and upload it here.

Bonus: The students who submit the best selfie from the event will win a $25 Amazon gift card!

5. Updated – Unity Athletics Are in Full Winter Mode!

Enjoy these recent highlights of our Panthers in action!  Most recently, congratulations to our boys and girls varsity basketball teams with big wins over Eagle Academy and Great Oaks this week!

 Click here to see the Panther score the 3 on a great pass!

6. 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.

7. Recap – Alumni Spotlight of the Month – Kayla Tipton, 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 Kayla Tipton ‘21!

Kayla Tipton graduated from Unity in 2021 and earned her B.S. in Psychology from Trinity College in May 2025.

She held many leadership roles at Trinity, including being a Teaching Assistant as well as Orientation Chair where she created a welcoming environment for new students. Kayla also served as a P.R.I.D.E (Promoting Respect for Inclusive Diversity in Education) Liaison where she developed safe and affirming spaces for students at Trinity College.

Kayla currently has a full-time job at Harlem Children’s Zone as a College Counselor, and we could not be more proud of her!

8. Recap – Congratulations to Our December i-Ready Challenge Winners!

We are excited to recognize the winners of our November i-Ready Challenge! Throughout the month, students demonstrated #progress and #integrity as they worked to strengthen their academic skills. All students who completed 100 minutes or more of i-Ready practice in December will be recognized on our 7th-grade hallway bulletin board—stop by to see our hardworking learners being celebrated!

Congratulations to all students highlighted below—we look forward to recognizing our January winners in just a few weeks!

Congratulations to our winning students for Reading

6th Grade: Nerri Sutton, 276 minutes

7th Grade: Maya Wilson, 229 minutes

8th Grade: Caela McClean, 137 minutes

Congratulations to our winning students for Math

6th Grade: Omari Wilson, 168 minutes

7th Grade: Ja’zier Baker, 179 minutes

8th Grade: Miranda Lam, 287 minutes

9. Recap – Perfect Attendance in December!

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!

10. Recap – Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum Returns This Month!

As we occasionally do, we’re excited to share a broader community event that may be of interest to our students and families: the return of Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum, a free citywide program open to all teens with registration.

11. 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.

12. Recap – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!

13. 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

14. 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!

15. Recap – Join our New Unit 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!

Dear Families of Unity,

Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you well, and I send my warmest wishes for a joyful and successful start to 2026.

It was wonderful to welcome students back this week. January marks the midpoint of our school year and the close of Semester 1. Over the next two weeks, we are encouraging all students to finish strong by arriving on time each day, staying on top of assignments, and seeking extra help when needed.

At our middle school, students will take mock ELA and math exams later this month. These assessments help us gauge growth over the year, understand grade-level proficiency, and prepare for the spring state exams. The results will also help us fine-tune instruction to best support student learning in the months ahead.

January is also the heart of our winter athletics season. Our student-athletes continue to bring pride and excitement to our community. We have several games and events this week—families are warmly invited to attend and cheer on our teams.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support. Enjoy your weekend!

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of January 11, 2026:

1. New – Help Us Spread the Word: Unity Middle’s Virtual Open House for Fall 2026 Admissions is Wednesday, January 14th, 6pm (on Zoom)!

Unity’s first virtual open house of the season for 6th-8th grade admissions in 6-8th grade is this coming Wednesday, January 14th at 6pm. We encourage our current families to share information about this event with friends, relatives, and networks who may be interested in joining our community in the coming year.

During the session, caregivers will learn more about the exciting work happening at Unity and hear directly from members of our team, including our Executive Director, Principal, Senior Athletic Director, 6th grade educators, and more.

RSVP Today: https://bit.ly/UnityOpenHouse2526
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3315296243

Thank you for helping us reach future Unity families!

2. New – Alumni Spotlight of the Month – Kayla Tipton, 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 Kayla Tipton ‘21!

Kayla Tipton graduated from Unity in 2021 and earned her B.S. in Psychology from Trinity College in May 2025.

She held many leadership roles at Trinity, including being a Teaching Assistant as well as Orientation Chair where she created a welcoming environment for new students. Kayla also served as a P.R.I.D.E (Promoting Respect for Inclusive Diversity in Education) Liaison where she developed safe and affirming spaces for students at Trinity College.

Kayla currently has a full-time job at Harlem Children’s Zone as a College Counselor, and we could not be more proud of her!

3. Updated – Congratulations to Our December i-Ready Challenge Winners!

We are excited to recognize the winners of our November i-Ready Challenge! Throughout the month, students demonstrated #progress and #integrity as they worked to strengthen their academic skills. All students who completed 100 minutes or more of i-Ready practice in December will be recognized on our 7th-grade hallway bulletin board—stop by to see our hardworking learners being celebrated!

Congratulations to all students highlighted below—we look forward to recognizing our January winners in just a few weeks!

Congratulations to our winning students for Reading

6th Grade: Nerri Sutton, 276 minutes

7th Grade: Maya Wilson, 229 minutes

8th Grade: Caela McClean, 137 minutes

Congratulations to our winning students for Math

6th Grade: Omari Wilson, 168 minutes

7th Grade: Ja’zier Baker, 179 minutes

8th Grade: Miranda Lam, 287 minutes

4. New – Perfect Attendance in December!

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!

5. New – Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum Returns This Month!

As we occasionally do, we’re excited to share a broader community event that may be of interest to our students and families: the return of Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum, a free citywide program open to all teens with registration.

7. Updated – Unity Athletics Are in Full Winter Mode!

Our first-ever table tennis club has been working on their skills this winter season.  Check out the clip from a recent team practice in December.  Go Panthers!

Finally, we congratulate our High School Student-Athletes of the Month, recognizing their effort, teamwork, leadership, and character.

8. Updated – 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.

9. Recap – Unity Engages in our Annual Love Your Neighbor Community Service Day!

In the true spirit of giving, our Unity community came together for a powerful morning of service and civic engagement. Students and staff volunteered their time and talents across more than a dozen service projects, partnering with local nonprofit organizations including: The Campaign Against Hunger, Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Center, CHiPS Soup Kitchen & Women’s Shelter, and RiseBoro Community Partnership.

This meaningful day reflected Unity’s commitment to service, empathy, and community connection. Enjoy the photos below capturing our students and staff in action!

10. Recap – January 2026 Schoolwide Calendar

For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the month of January – 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.

11. Recap – Unity Middle School Artists Shine in Winter Art Exhibition!

Under the guidance of Art & Design Teacher, Mr. Moorman, Unity’s middle school art students proudly exhibited their latest artwork at our Winter Art Exhibition. We are grateful to the many families, students, and staff who were able to attend and celebrate our young artists and their creativity, growth, and latest creations.

11. Recap – Unity High Artists at Work: The Art of the Self-Portrait!

Unity High students recently explored identity and self-expression through self-portrait projects in their art class with Ms. Gjkova. Using careful observation and artistic technique, students created thoughtful and expressive portraits that reflect both skill and individuality. Enjoy the photos below highlighting our young artists in action and their impressive work!

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 Unit 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!