The Unity Scoop – June 1
Dear Families of Unity,
I hope the past week and weekend have been good to you and your loved ones.
This coming week, we officially enter the final month of the school year. June brings a festive and exciting close to the year – including Roundtable Presentations at our middle school, Regents exams for students in grades 8–12, end-of-year trips, and, of course, graduation ceremonies for our 8th graders and seniors!
A comprehensive June calendar is now available – please see the updates below. In addition to the new month’s calendar, this edition of The Unity Scoop spotlights one of our alumni and highlights recent accomplishments from our student-athletes.
Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead! It’s going to be a joyful one at Unity, with our middle school theatre production, athletic awards ceremonies, and the middle school dance recital all taking place!
Warmly,
Josh
Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of June 1, 2025:
1. New – June 2025 School-wide Calendar: For your family’s convenience, here is a school-wide calendar of events for the month of June – 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 – Middle School Families – RSVP for Your Child’s Roundtable Presentation Now!: We are excited for our middle school students’ Roundtable presentations, which will take place over three days: June 9th, 10th, and 11th (see the details below). An RSVP form for your child’s Roundtable presentation was disseminated last week. RSVP at your earliest convenience if you haven’t already done so!
3. New – Alumni Spotlight of the Month – Zariah Freeman, Unity’s Class of 2020: 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 Zariah Freeman ‘20!
| Zariah Freeman is a Unity graduate from the inaugural Class of 2020. She recently earned her Associate’s Degree at Strayer University through a tuition assistance program from her employer, Bank of America. Zariah has worked at Bank of America since March 2022 and her current title is Senior Digital Financial Service Representative. She lives in sunny Arizona and has mastered the art of adulting – working full-time, pursuing higher education, and learning about investing for her financially secure future. Zariah will be furthering her education with the goal of attaining a Masters’ degree in IT Forensics. Zariah enjoys staying connected to the Unity community and we are so proud of her accomplishments! |
4. New – Unity’s Student-Athletes Rally in the Spring Season!: Our spring athletic teams continue to take full advantage of their opportunities to learn and compete, as great teams do! This week, we are excited to feature our middle school track teams, middle school and high school volleyball teams, and Middle School Student-Athlete of the Month for May:
- Our Middle School Boys Track Team placed 1st in their Conference!
- Our Middle School Girls Track Team placed 2nd in their Conference!
- 5 student-athletes earned medals during their conference championship meet!
- Our Middle School Volleyball Teams faced off against Unity’s faculty this past week!
- Our High School Volleyball Teams honored our Seniors during their final home matches of the season!
- Madisyn Seabron is our Middle School Student-Athlete of the Month in April!
Middle School Scholar-Athlete of the Month for April: Madisyn Seabron
Team: Volleyball
Current GPA: 3.5
Quote from Student-Athlete’s Coach: Madisyn always shows leadership when working with her teammates, especially the younger team members. She has also stepped up to take the setter position.
Quote from Student Athlete: I feel good because I’ve been playing a long time and I have improved. I want to help people and build relationships.
5. New – Free Admission to NYC’s Finest Museums through Unity Middle’s Partnership with Urban Advantage: Unity Middle School (MS) students were given vouchers to visit some of the best museums in NYC free of charge. See the details below and contact Ms. Diaz, our MS Science Department Chairperson, with any questions.
Confirm ticket availability at: www.uanyc.science/vouchers
6. Recap – Congrats to Unity’s Students of the Month!: Kudos to our Students of the Month from April! We celebrate these students for showing exemplary scholarship and citizenship!
7. Recap – Unity High Students Explore Careers in Orthopedics!: This past week, a group of our high school science students had the exciting opportunity to visit New York – Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital to learn about the field of orthopedics. During the visit, students participated in engaging discussions and hands-on activities alongside doctors, faculty, and staff.
The experience offered valuable insight into medical careers and sparked curiosity about the science behind bone health, surgery, and rehabilitation. We’re grateful to our partners at NYP/Brooklyn Methodist for welcoming our students and inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals!
8. Recap – Thank you, Families, for Taking Part in Last Night’s Family Ambassadors Meeting!: We are grateful to our families who participated in our recent Family Ambassadors meeting. As always, the meeting was productive, energizing, and, of course, fun! Enjoy the photos from the meeting below. Finally, thank you to Bed Stuy NEST for hosting us!
9. Recap – Unity’s Young Artists Exhibit their Works at a Local Gallery!: Earlier this month, Unity High students, staff, family members, and community members participated in an art exhibition at the Pierogi Gallery in Williamsburg. The event showcased artwork created by students in Ms. Gjakova’s and Ms. Knezevic’s art classes. Congratulations to all of our young artists whose work was exhibited, and thank you to the families who came out to support!
10. Recap – Unity High Celebrates College Signing Day in Style: Unity recently celebrated our annual College Signing Day—a tradition inspired by former First Lady Michelle Obama that gives high schools the opportunity to honor seniors as they declare their postsecondary plans. The entire high school community, along with the families of our seniors, gathered in the gym for the event.
As you can see from the photos, the space was filled with excitement, pride, and joy. Each senior gave heartfelt thanks to the family members and staff who supported them along their journey. When students announced where they would be attending college, the room erupted in applause. It was a truly beautiful and inspiring event!
11. Recap – Preparing For Unity High School: We’re thrilled to welcome our rising 9th grade students and families to Unity High for the 2025–26 school year! To help you prepare for this exciting next chapter, please be sure to review the important documents linked below. They include everything you need to know to start strong at Unity High!
- 9th Grade Courses Overview Video
- Preparing For High School Overview Brochure For Rising 9th Graders, Including Details on Summer Bridge & Our New Free Morning Shuttle Service
- 2025-26 School Year High School Calendar
- Advanced Placement (AP) Course Information:
12. Recap – College Acceptance List for Unity’s Class of 2025!: We are excited to share with our community the full list of colleges to which Unity’s Class of 2025 have earned admission. Congrats to the entire class and their families as they now decide which college they will attend this fall!
13. Recap – 2025-26 School 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 – 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!
