Dear Families of Unity,

Congratulations to our middle school students, educators, and families on completing this week’s Math state exams—a major milestone. We’re incredibly proud of the focus, determination, and critical thinking our students demonstrated every step of the way.

Today we celebrate Principal Appreciation Day. We’re fortunate to be led by two exceptional principals—Ms. Terry at the middle school and Mrs. English at the high school. Thank you both for your leadership, care, and unwavering commitment to our students and community.

Looking ahead, we wish our high school students the very best as they begin their Advanced Placement (AP) exams. We’re confident they will bring focus, preparation, and determination to this important milestone.

We also recognize National Educator Appreciation Week. Our educators are one of Unity’s greatest strengths, and I encourage you to take a moment to share your appreciation—whether by call, text, email, or note. You can also leave a message using the link in the first update below.

In this edition of the Unity Scoop, you’ll find:

• The May calendar and key dates
• The 2026–27 school year calendar and vacation schedule
• A brief survey to share your plans for the 2026–27 school year
• Celebrations of our AP Art students and their creative pursuits
• Upcoming fitness competitions in physical education classes
• A preview of our middle school Spring Art Exhibition

Wishing everyone a restful weekend and a strong start to the week ahead.

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of May 1, 2026:

1. New – AP Scholars Reach a Major Milestone

Congratulations to our AP 2D Art, AP Seminar, and AP Computer Science Principles students on successfully submitting their portfolios—a huge accomplishment that reflects months of creativity, analysis, and sustained effort.

Photos from this week capture scholars hard at work during Saturday Academy, putting the final touches on their AP 2D Art portfolios and demonstrating the focus and dedication that define this moment.

We are incredibly proud of our students and wish all of our AP scholars the best of luck on their exams next week!

2. New – May 2026 Schoolwide Calendar

For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the month of May – 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 Art that Shapes Us: Unity Middle’s Spring Art Exhibition, May 7th, 5pm

We’re excited for our upcoming Spring Art Exhibition, Art that Shapes Us, on May 7th from 5-6:30pm in the Unity gym at 432 Monroe! We look forward to your presence, feedback, and encouragement in making this a truly special experience for our young artists.

And congratulations to Mr. Moorman and his talented student artists—we can’t wait to celebrate their work!

4. New – 2026-27 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families Now Available

We’re excited to share key dates to help your family plan ahead, including the first and last days of school, holidays, breaks, and important events throughout the year.

Please review the calendar closely and save it for reference. We will communicate any updates with families in advance as needed.

• 2027-27 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families, Grades 6-12

5. New – Take a Moment to Share a Brief Note Appreciation to a Member of our Team: For your convenience, here is a space to share a note of appreciation with a Unity educator.  Simply share your note via this survey and the note will be shared with the educator next week.  Alternatively, feel free to reach out to the educator directly.  Thanks in advance for your encouragement and appreciation!

6. New – Planning Ahead for the 2026–27 School Year

We are honored to partner with you at Unity in support of your child’s education, and we deeply value our collaboration in helping them thrive.

If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to share your child’s plans for the 2026–27 school year on this brief survey by May 5th. Your response helps us plan effectively for the year ahead and determine whether any seats may become available for students on our waitlist.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for taking a moment to complete this important step.

7. New – Get Ready for National Physical Education and Sports Week at Unity!

In honor of National Physical Education and Sports Week, Unity’s PE department will host a series of fitness competitions next week, including the infamous plank challenge and the notorious wall sit challenge.

Students will have the chance to test their strength, endurance, and determination while building school spirit and celebrating healthy competition across grades.

Step up, push your limits, and let’s see what you’ve got!

8. Recap – Unity High Leads Brooklyn in College-Going!

We are proud to share that Unity High achieved an 84% college enrollment rate for the Class of 2025—one of the highest in Brooklyn, among the highest for open-admissions schools, and the highest among charter high schools in the borough. In other words, a greater percentage of our graduates enrolled in college this past fall than any other charter high school in Brooklyn.

9. Recap – Presentations in Advanced Placement English Language Classes This Week!

We’re excited to share the photos below of 12th grade students leading their classmates through a close analysis of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Through this work, students are taking ownership of their learning—examining rhetoric, building arguments, and facilitating thoughtful discussion with confidence.

10. Recap – Students Explore Local Colleges Today!

On Friday, our students visited local colleges—including Cooperative Education Services (Coop Tech), Barnard College, Borough of Manhattan Community College, Mercy College, and St. Francis College as part of their continued college exploration.

These visits provided a valuable opportunity for students to experience campuses firsthand, learn about academic programs and student life, and begin envisioning their own paths beyond high school. Students engaged, asked thoughtful questions, and took another meaningful step toward their future goals.

11. Recap – Perfect Attendance from March!

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!

12. Recap – Excellence in Action: Celebrating Our Student-Athletes!

Unity High’s girls volleyball team hosted two home matches this week, showcasing focus, energy, and strong team spirit. This young and talented group continues to grow with each match—an exciting season lies ahead.

Unity High student-athletes also gave back to the community, volunteering their time to mentor students at PS 44 and support their development in basketball. Through this experience, students built leadership, responsibility, and communication skills while serving as positive role models for younger scholars.

At the middle school, our rugby team took part in a spirited match against teachers and staff. As a new offering this year, rugby is building excitement while helping students—and staff—learn the game and strengthen community connections.

Click here to see the team in action!

Click here to see mentoring in action!

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 here. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on Thursday, May 14th!

14. Recap – Congratulations to Our Newly Admitted Unity Families!

We are excited to share that our 2026–27 admissions lottery has been completed, and we extend a warm congratulations to all newly admitted students and families! We are thrilled to welcome you into the Unity community and look forward to partnering with you in the years ahead.

Next Step: Schedule Your Enrollment Meeting
If you are a new family that was accepted in the lottery, please schedule your enrollment phone call appointment using the link below. During this call, we will review key information, complete required paperwork, and ensure a smooth transition to Unity.

New families: schedule your enrollment meeting by clicking here!

If you have any questions or need support along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing cbeckford@unityprep.org. We’re excited to welcome you and support your family every step of the way.

Welcome to Unity!

15. 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.

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

17. 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

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 the week has been good to you and your loved ones. Congratulations to our middle school students, educators, and families on completing last week’s English Language Arts (ELA) state exams—a major milestone. We’re proud of the focus, effort, and resilience our students demonstrated throughout. Congratulations as well to our 10th and 11th graders for completing their PSATs and SATs, respectfully.

Looking ahead, the coming week is another important one. On Thursday and Friday, our middle school students will take their state math exams, while our high school students prepare for their Advanced Placement (AP) exams in early May.

We ask for your continued partnership at home as students prepare—ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, receive encouragement, and arrive at school on time and ready to do their best.

In this edition of the Unity Scoop, we’re excited to share an outstanding achievement in college enrollment rate for our high school graduates, highlight AP Language students leading powerful classroom discussions, celebrate students with perfect attendance in March, and showcase college visits and student-athletes in action—both on and off the court.

Wishing everyone a restful weekend and a strong, successful week ahead.

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of April 26, 2026:

1. New – Unity High Leads Brooklyn in College-Going!

We are proud to share that Unity High achieved an 84% college enrollment rate for the Class of 2025—one of the highest in Brooklyn, among the highest for open-admissions schools, and the highest among charter high schools in the borough. In other words, a greater percentage of our graduates enrolled in college this past fall than any other charter high school in Brooklyn.

2. New – Presentations in Advanced Placement English Language Classes This Week!

We’re excited to share the photos below of 12th grade students leading their classmates through a close analysis of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Through this work, students are taking ownership of their learning—examining rhetoric, building arguments, and facilitating thoughtful discussion with confidence.

3. New – Students Explore Local Colleges!

On Friday, our students visited local colleges—including Cooperative Education Services (Coop Tech), Barnard College, Borough of Manhattan Community College, Mercy College, and St. Francis College as part of their continued college exploration.

These visits provided a valuable opportunity for students to experience campuses firsthand, learn about academic programs and student life, and begin envisioning their own paths beyond high school. Students engaged, asked thoughtful questions, and took another meaningful step toward their future goals.

4. New – Perfect Attendance from March!

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. Updated – Excellence in Action: Celebrating Our Student-Athletes!

Unity High’s girls volleyball team hosted two home matches this week, showcasing focus, energy, and strong team spirit. This young and talented group continues to grow with each match—an exciting season lies ahead.

Unity High student-athletes also gave back to the community, volunteering their time to mentor students at PS 44 and support their development in basketball. Through this experience, students built leadership, responsibility, and communication skills while serving as positive role models for younger scholars.

At the middle school, our rugby team took part in a spirited match against teachers and staff. As a new offering this year, rugby is building excitement while helping students—and staff—learn the game and strengthen community connections.

Click here to see the team in action!

Click here to see mentoring in action!

6. 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 here. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on Thursday, May 14th!

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

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

8. Recap – Unity Middle Fired Up for State Exams!

Unity Middle students and staff celebrated their preparation for the state exams with a high-energy pep rally last week! Through spirited performances and enthusiastic encouragement, the community came together to build excitement and confidence. Students also put their skills to the test in fun, friendly ELA trivia competitions, earning prizes along the way.

The rally also spotlighted students for their effort, growth, and progress throughout the year.

With exams taking place this week, our community is focused, confident, and ready to go!

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

We are excited to recognize the winners of March’s 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 this month’s winners in just a few weeks!

Congratulations to our winning students for Reading

6th Grade: Rabial Islam, 665 minutes

8th Grade: Hallanah Alexander, 280 minutes

Congratulations to our winning students for Math

6th Grade: Kamar Williams, 324 minutes

7th Grade: Moses Mitchell, 305 minutes

8th Grade: Miranda Lam, 591 minutes

10. Recap – April 2026 Schoolwide Calendar

For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the month of April – 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 – Congratulations to Our Newly Admitted Unity Families!

We are excited to share that our 2026–27 admissions lottery has been completed, and we extend a warm congratulations to all newly admitted students and families! We are thrilled to welcome you into the Unity community and look forward to partnering with you in the years ahead.

Next Step: Schedule Your Enrollment Meeting
If you are a new family that was accepted in the lottery, please schedule your enrollment phone call appointment using the link below. During this call, we will review key information, complete required paperwork, and ensure a smooth transition to Unity.

New families: schedule your enrollment meeting by clicking here!

If you have any questions or need support along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing cbeckford@unityprep.org. We’re excited to welcome you and support your family every step of the way.

Welcome to Unity!

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 – 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,

It was wonderful to reconnect with our community this week following Spring Break and to see our students back in action. We also appreciated the strong engagement from our high school families during conferences, and it was a pleasure to meet many of our newest middle school students and families at our Middle School New Family Dinner for the 2026–27 school year.

As we step into May, we’re entering an important stretch of the school year. This week, our middle school students will complete their ELA State Exams (Tuesday & Wednesday mornings)—an opportunity to demonstrate the growth and skills they’ve built throughout the year. Families can support by:

• Ensuring daily, on-time attendance
• Providing a quiet space for study and practice
• Encouraging effort and confidence
• Supporting strong routines (rest and a healthy breakfast)

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, you’ll find:

• Our Students of the Month and Student-Athletes of the Month for March
• Highlights from this week’s pep rally in preparation for state exams
• Last month’s i-Ready Challenge winners

Wishing everyone a restful weekend and a strong and successful week ahead.

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of April 18, 2026:

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

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

2. New – Unity Middle Fired Up for Next Week’s ELA State Exam!

Unity Middle students and staff celebrated their preparation for the state exams with a high-energy pep rally last week! Through spirited performances and enthusiastic encouragement, the community came together to build excitement and confidence. Students also put their skills to the test in fun, friendly ELA trivia competitions, earning prizes along the way.

The rally also spotlighted students for their effort, growth, and progress throughout the year.

With exams taking place this week, our community is focused, confident, and ready to go!

3. New – Congratulations to Our March i-Ready Challenge Winners!

We are excited to recognize the winners of March’s 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 this month’s winners in just a few weeks!

Congratulations to our winning students for Reading

6th Grade: Rabial Islam, 665 minutes

8th Grade: Hallanah Alexander, 280 minutes

Congratulations to our winning students for Math

6th Grade: Kamar Williams, 324 minutes

7th Grade: Moses Mitchell, 305 minutes

8th Grade: Miranda Lam, 591 minutes

4. New – Excellence in Action: Celebrating Our Student-Athletes!

We are proud to recognize our Student Athletes of the Month, whose hard work, character, and commitment to our values continue to set the standard across our community. Your dedication and growth do not go unnoticed—congratulations on this well-earned recognition!

We also want to celebrate our high school track team, who competed in their first meet of the season this week. It was an exciting and successful start, and we’re proud of the effort, teamwork, and determination our student-athletes displayed.

5. Recap – April 2026 Schoolwide Calendar

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

6. Recap – Congratulations to Our Newly Admitted Unity Families!

We are excited to share that our 2026–27 admissions lottery has been completed, and we extend a warm congratulations to all newly admitted students and families! We are thrilled to welcome you into the Unity community and look forward to partnering with you in the years ahead.

Next Step: Schedule Your Enrollment Meeting
If you are a new family that was accepted in the lottery, please schedule your enrollment phone call appointment using the link below. During this call, we will review key information, complete required paperwork, and ensure a smooth transition to Unity.

New families: schedule your enrollment meeting by clicking here!

If you have any questions or need support along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing cbeckford@unityprep.org. We’re excited to welcome you and support your family every step of the way.

Welcome to Unity!

7. Recap – Shoutout to Mr. Kaiser for Sharing Best Practices!

Unity High’s Senior Director of Support Services, Mr. Kaiser, was recently featured in an article on effective co-teaching, highlighting strong collaboration through shared ownership, intentional planning, and both teachers actively leading instruction. Congratulations to Mr. Kaiser on this well-deserved recognition! He is a tremendous asset to our school and to all of our students.

8. 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.

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

10. 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

11. 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 enjoyed the warmer temperatures this week—spring is finally here!

I want to begin by congratulating our newest Unity families who were accepted through our lottery on Wednesday afternoon. We are excited to welcome you to our community and look forward to partnering with you in the years ahead.

I also want to congratulate our high school students for completing their Quarter 3 interim assessments—an important milestone that reflects their focus, effort, and continued growth.

Finally, I’m excited to share a major milestone with our community. This past year, Unity High achieved an 84% college-going rate—one of the highest in Brooklyn and the highest among charter schools in the borough. In other words, a greater percentage of our recent Class of 2025 graduates enrolled in college this last fall than any other charter high school in Brooklyn. This is a significant accomplishment, and we are incredibly proud of our students, staff, and families—and eager to build on this momentum.

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we highlight our middle school students preparing for state exams, student-athletes, and staff in-action,.

Wishing you a joyful and restful spring break. We look forward to coming back together as a community on April 13th!

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of April 2, 2026:

1. New – Congratulations to Our Newly Admitted Unity Families!

We are excited to share that our 2026–27 admissions lottery has been completed, and we extend a warm congratulations to all newly admitted students and families! We are thrilled to welcome you into the Unity community and look forward to partnering with you in the years ahead.

Next Step: Schedule Your Enrollment Meeting
If you are a new family that was accepted in the lottery, please schedule your enrollment phone call appointment using the link below. During this call, we will review key information, complete required paperwork, and ensure a smooth transition to Unity.

New families: schedule your enrollment meeting by clicking here!

If you have any questions or need support along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing cbeckford@unityprep.org. We’re excited to welcome you and support your family every step of the way.

Welcome to Unity!

2. New – Rising to the Challenge: Our Middle School Readers & Writers Prepare to Shine!

Our middle school ELA students have been hard at work refining their reading and writing skills in preparation for this month’s state exam. We’re proud of the focus, stamina, and determination they’ve shown as they push themselves to be their very best.

This is a moment for students to showcase the growth and skills they’ve developed all year long, and we’re excited to celebrate their efforts at our upcoming pep rally on April 17th!

3. New – Shoutout to Mr. Kaiser for Sharing Best Practices!

Unity High’s Senior Director of Support Services, Mr. Kaiser, was recently featured in an article on effective co-teaching, highlighting strong collaboration through shared ownership, intentional planning, and both teachers actively leading instruction. Congratulations to Mr. Kaiser on this well-deserved recognition! He is a tremendous asset to our school and to all of our students.

4. New – The Spring Season is Upon Us and Our Panther Athletes Are Hard at Practice!

Unity’s student-athletes took full advantage of the warmer weather this week, getting outside to train, build chemistry, and sharpen their skills. It’s been great to see our Panthers bringing energy, focus, and pride to every practice as they prepare for a strong spring season ahead.

5. Recap – AP Seminar: College-Level Thinking in Action!

This week, our AP Seminar scholars delivered powerful, college-level presentations on complex, real-world issues—from AI and the workforce to teen mental health and pet ownership within unhoused populations—demonstrating both intellectual curiosity and a deep commitment to understanding the world.

As part of the College Board AP Seminar course, students engage in rigorous, college-style work—analyzing multiple perspectives, synthesizing research, and presenting evidence-based arguments through formal presentations and academic writing. These performance tasks are central to the AP assessment, and strong performance can lead to college credit or advanced placement in courses at many universities.

Our scholars rose to the challenge with clarity, confidence, and professionalism. We are incredibly proud of the depth of thinking and real-world connections they are building as they prepare for success beyond high school.

6. Recap – April 2026 Schoolwide Calendar

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

7. 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.

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

9. 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

10. 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 wonderful week.

Looking ahead, we have a busy and exciting four-day week filled with learning, celebration, and key milestones across our school community. Our middle school will engage in Spirit Week while continuing to prepare for upcoming state exams, and our high school students will continue Interim Assessments on Monday and Tuesday.

In addition, on Wednesday, we will hold our annual admissions lottery. We encourage our families to spread the word to those seeking an excellent middle or high school experience and to apply by Tuesday, March 31st. Please note that there will be no school on Friday as we begin Spring Break.

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we highlight our high school AP Seminar students in action and encourage families to attend two exciting school events tomorrow—see details below. We also share our April calendar, a referral reminder for the admissions lottery, a full list of our Semester I Honor Roll students, our PRIDE Points leaders, details on middle school Spirit Week, and a spotlight on our Unity High climbers in action.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of March 27, 2026:

1. New – AP Seminar: College-Level Thinking in Action!

This week, our AP Seminar scholars delivered powerful, college-level presentations on complex, real-world issues—from AI and the workforce to teen mental health and pet ownership within unhoused populations—demonstrating both intellectual curiosity and a deep commitment to understanding the world.

As part of the College Board AP Seminar course, students engage in rigorous, college-style work—analyzing multiple perspectives, synthesizing research, and presenting evidence-based arguments through formal presentations and academic writing. These performance tasks are central to the AP assessment, and strong performance can lead to college credit or advanced placement in courses at many universities.

Our scholars rose to the challenge with clarity, confidence, and professionalism. We are incredibly proud of the depth of thinking and real-world connections they are building as they prepare for success beyond high school.

2. New – Lady Panthers Championship Run Continues!

Our Lady Panthers Basketball Team are headed to the championship game for the second year in a row and are looking to bring home our third championship in four years!

Come out and show your support as they compete for the title and represent Unity with pride.

Game Details:

• Location: 1485 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY
• Time: 11:00 AM, Saturday
• Entry Fee: $5

Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Lady Panthers!

3. New – Rising Royals Step Team Takes the Stage This Saturday!

We’re excited to share that our Rising Royals Step Team will be competing this Saturday, March 28th at Mecca Dynasty’s Battle of the Throne! The event will take place at MS 61.

Our scholars have been working incredibly hard and are ready to bring their energy, talent, and commitment to the stage. We’d love for our community to come out and cheer them on!

Event Details:

• Doors Open: 2:30 PM Saturday
• Tickets: $15 (sold at the door)

Let’s show up strong and support our Royals!

4. Updated – Attention Unity Families!  Unity’s Admissions Lottery to Take Place in Less than Than a Week – Spread the Word!

Our 2026–27 school year admissions lottery is scheduled for April 1st, just under two weeks away. To be part of the admissions lottery, new families must submit an application by March 31st. This is your last chance to encourage friends, family, neighbors, and community members to experience all that Unity offers as a small and mighty school.

Become a Unity Connector today by getting the word out about our school and all that it offers. Learn more about our UnityConnect program here and submit your referrals here.

5. New – April 2026 Schoolwide Calendar

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

6. Updated – Congratulations to Our Honor Roll Students for Quarter 2!:

A huge shoutout to our 6th-12th grade students who achieved Honor Roll status in Quarter 2! Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to learning and growth are truly commendable. Your hard work is paying off—take pride in your accomplishments and keep striving for excellence!

7. 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 February, 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 – Unity Middle School’s Spirit Week Is Coming!

We’re excited to kick off Spirit Week at our middle school—a time to bring our best selves and celebrate our school spirit. Throughout the week of March 30th, students will enjoy themed dress days, activities rooted in our Core Values, and fun community-building events that bring out the best of our school. Check out the flyer below for themes and details!

9. Recap – Unity High’s Climbing Club Reach New Heights!

Led by Mr. Pakter, our Climbing Club is building strength, confidence, and community as students take on new challenges at local gyms. From learning belaying to tackling new routes, climbers are pushing past limits and supporting one another every step of the way. Enjoy the photos below of our climbers in action!

10. Recap – Thank you for Taking Part in our Recent Family Ambassadors Meeting!

We invite all Unity families to join us for our upcoming Family Ambassadors Meeting on Thursday, March 19th, 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!

11. 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!

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!

I hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful week.

It’s been a short but productive week of learning, both in and beyond our classrooms.

Looking ahead to next week, our middle school students will engage in the third week of state exam preparation while our high school students will begin their Quarter 3 Interim Assessments.

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we share referral information for our upcoming admissions lottery, highlights from this past week, a full listing of our Semester I Honor Roll students, our PRIDE Points leaders, details on the middle school’s upcoming Spirit Week, and a spotlight on our Unity High’s climbers in action.

Please be reminded that there will be no school tomorrow in observance of Eid al-Fitr. We wish all members of our community who are celebrating a joyful and peaceful holiday.

Eid Mubarak! May this special time bring happiness, reflection, and connection with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday.

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of March 19, 2026:

1. New – Attention Unity Families!  Unity’s Admissions Lottery to Take Place in Less than Two Weeks – Spread the Word!

Our 2026–27 school year admissions lottery is scheduled for April 1st, just under two weeks away. To be part of the admissions lottery, new families must submit an application by March 31st. This is your last chance to encourage friends, family, neighbors, and community members to experience all that Unity offers as a small and mighty school.

Become a Unity Connector today by getting the word out about our school and all that it offers. Learn more about our UnityConnect program here and submit your referrals here.

2. New – Classroom Spotlight this Week: Coding Creativity at Unity Prep!

In our Intro to Coding classes, students are designing their own education apps on topics important to them. From Salif’s app teaching users about Eid to Jayda’s sports-focused app, scholars are combining creativity with foundational coding skills to build meaningful, real-world projects.

Meanwhile, our AP Computer Science students are deep in development on their Create Task apps—designing programs that process data and generate outputs based on user input, a key milestone in their AP coursework.

We’re excited to share more next week as these projects continue to take shape!

3. New – Congratulations to Our Honor Roll Students for Quarter 2!: A huge shoutout to our 6th-12th grade students who achieved Honor Roll status in Quarter 2! Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to learning and growth are truly commendable. Your hard work is paying off—take pride in your accomplishments and keep striving for excellence!

4. 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 February, 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.

5. New – Unity Middle School’s Spirit Week Is Coming!

We’re excited to kick off Spirit Week at our middle school—a time to bring our best selves and celebrate our school spirit. Throughout the week of March 30th, students will enjoy themed dress days, activities rooted in our Core Values, and fun community-building events that bring out the best of our school. Check out the flyer below for themes and details!

6. New – Unity High’s Climbing Club Reach New Heights!

Led by Mr. Pakter, our Climbing Club is building strength, confidence, and community as students take on new challenges at local gyms. From learning belaying to tackling new routes, climbers are pushing past limits and supporting one another every step of the way. Enjoy the photos below of our climbers in action!

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

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

8. Recap – Join Us for Our Next Family Ambassadors Meeting, Thursday, March 19th!

We invite all Unity families to join us for our upcoming Family Ambassadors Meeting on Thursday, March 19th, 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!

9. Recap –  Unity Athletics in Action and We Salute our Student-Athletes of the Month!

Unity’s basketball and cheer teams have been hard at work and enjoyed great success over the past two weeks. We congratulate them on their recent achievements and wish them the best as they advance to the playoffs! In addition, we celebrate our February Student-Athletes of the Month.

10. 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!

11. 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.

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!

Dear Families of Unity,

Thank you to our middle school families who joined us for conferences yesterday and today. These conversations are an important opportunity to reflect on student progress, celebrate accomplishments, and strengthen the partnership between school and home. We are grateful for the time you took to connect with teachers and advisors, and we deeply value the collaboration that helps ensure every student continues to grow and thrive at Unity.

High school family conferences will take place on April 16th and 17th, and we look forward to connecting with our high school families then.

In addition to conferences, we also celebrated Pi Day and all of the math magic it brings. To mark the occasion, a number of our educators volunteered to be—well—pied by our young mathematicians. We appreciate Mr. McCray (featured below) and our other fun-loving educators who made the day memorable for our students.

Looking ahead to the coming week, our Family Ambassadors will meet on Thursday evening (details below), and there will be no school on Friday in recognition of Eid al-Fitr.

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we’re excited to share several highlights from across our community. This week, we celebrate our February Students of the Month and recognize the accomplishments of our Unity student-athletes.

Thank you for being such an important part of the Unity community. Your partnership, support, and engagement make our school stronger every day.

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of March 14, 2026:

1. New – Brooklyn Roots, Boundless Futures: Unity Scholars Celebrate Identity While Preparing for State Exams!

Unity Prep Middle School transformed its spaces this week with the theme “Brooklyn Roots, Boundless Futures.” From brownstone-inspired hallway displays to Brooklyn Bridge artwork and student vision boards, scholars are celebrating their Brooklyn identity while imagining the possibilities ahead as they prepare for upcoming state exams.

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

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

3. New – Join Us for Our Next Family Ambassadors Meeting, Thursday, March 19th!

We invite all Unity families to join us for our upcoming Family Ambassadors Meeting on Thursday, March 19th, 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 –  Unity Athletics in Action and We Salute our Student-Athletes of the Month!

Unity’s basketball and cheer teams have been hard at work and enjoyed great success over the past two weeks. We congratulate them on their recent achievements and wish them the best as they advance to the playoffs! In addition, we celebrate our February Student-Athletes of the Month.

5. Recap – 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!

6. Recap – 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.

7. Recap – 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!

8. Recap – 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!

9. Recap – 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

10. Recap – 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!

11. 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!

12. 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.

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!