The Unity Scoop – June 15
Dear Families of Unity,
I want to begin by extending a hearty congratulations to our middle school students for completing their Roundtable Presentations. It was an absolute pleasure to have families and friends of the school attend presentations to show support and encouragement.
In addition, I would also like to extend a hearty congratulations to our high school students who completed their last day of classes on Friday. These events represent major educational milestones at Unity and our entire community should be applauded for our efforts. Indeed, there is strength in Unity!
The milestones for the 2024-25 school year continue in the week ahead. Most prominently, we will celebrate the graduation of our 8th graders on Tuesday. Our high school students will resume their Regents exams (see the calendar below for the exam schedule).
In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we bring to you an abundance of recent highlights, including Roundtables, our College Now students, this week’s award ceremony, our student climbers, senior prom, and some resources available to families this summer.
Finally, on behalf of our full staff and faculty, I extend a hearty note of admiration and gratitude to all of the fathers in our community. Happy Father’s Day to you!
In unity,
Josh
Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of June 15, 2025:
1. New – Unity Students Show Off Their New Skills During Roundtables: Congrats to all of our middle school students who completed their Roundtable Presentations this week! Be proud of this milestone achievement. We were truly impressed by the skills, effort, and growth our students displayed. Family members – we hope you enjoyed the experience. Congratulations to you, too!
2. New – Congratulations to Unity High’s College Now Students!: We are proud of our College Now students, who completed college-level courses at City Tech this past semester. These impressive students seized the opportunity to experience college life on a college campus while earning 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. We look forward to celebrating even more Unity students as they join the College Now program in the future!
3. New – Unity Middle’s End-of-Year Ceremony Honors our Students’ Spring Semester Achievements in 2024-25!: An abundance of students were celebrated for their achievements during Thursday’s Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to all recipients, including our Caregiver Award recipient!
4. New – Unity High’s Climbing Club Reaches New Heights!: During the April break, Mr. Pakter and eight Unity High students from our Climbing Club ventured to Minnewaska State Park in New Paltz for some high-quality climbing. Enjoy the beautiful video of the adventure below—very impressive! And thank you to the New York City Climbing Collective, who made the trip possible.
5. New – Unity’s Seniors Celebrate in Style During their Proms!: Our 12th graders had a great time dancing the night away at prom earlier this month. Thank you to our staff who coordinated the events, and thank you to our staff chaperones who dressed up and had fun alongside our soon-to-be graduates!
6. New – Unity Dance Scholars Shine in a Tribute to Hip Hop and R&B: Unity’s Dance Program celebrated student voice, culture, and creativity at our End-of-Year Roundtables and Student-Curated Performances. This year’s theme, “Honoring the Legacy: Hip Hop and R&B,” paid tribute to the music, movement, and icons that have shaped generations. Through reflective presentations and powerful choreography, Ms. McRae and her Dance scholars honored the rhythms and stories that continue to inspire. We’re so proud of the heart and hard work our students put into this celebration!
7. New – Free Summer Meals Start June 27th: NYC’s Summer Meals program, which offers free breakfast and lunch throughout NYC for anyone age 18 and under, will run from June 27th to August 29th. No registration, documentation, or ID is required. Learn more and find a location near you by clicking here.
8. Recap – Congrats to Unity’s Students of the Month!: Kudos to our Students of the Month from May! We celebrate these students for showing exemplary scholarship and citizenship!
9. Updated – 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. Key events this week include:
- 6/9-6/11: MS Roundtable presentations (see the schedule below)
- 6/10: HS Biology Regents exam
- 6/11: HS Geometry Regents exam
- 6/12: MS Awards Ceremony
- 6/13: Last day of regular classes for HS students
10. Recap – Middle School Students Celebrate a Day of Unity: Our Middle students engaged in a day of fun and celebration this week in honor of the end of the school year and beginning of Roundtables! The day was filled with games, music, and community spirit – an energizing kickoff to one of the most meaningful experiences of the school year.
11. Recap – Perfect Attendance in May – 100%!: The following lengthy list of students demonstrated a strong and consistent dedication to their education by showing perfect attendance in May. Kudos to these students – we love seeing you each and every day! And, of course, we look forward to celebrating additional students at the end of this month!
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Name |
Grade |
Name |
Grade |
Name |
Grade |
| Inaya A. |
6 |
Travis B. |
8 |
Hadi A. |
10 |
| Oumar B. |
6 |
Hawa D. |
8 |
Kellon A. |
10 |
| Byran B. |
6 |
Ndiawa D. |
8 |
Romeo A. |
10 |
| Khaleesi C. |
6 |
Sole F. |
8 |
Talis B. |
10 |
| Ayisha D. |
6 |
Ian M. |
8 |
Jacob C. |
10 |
| Calwayne E. |
6 |
Eshyra M. |
8 |
Oswaldo C. |
10 |
| Gianna G. |
6 |
Iguosaduwa O. |
8 |
Tammy C. |
10 |
| Chrissy G. |
6 |
Tahaley R. |
8 |
Brielle C. |
10 |
| Christina G. |
6 |
Ziyah S. |
8 |
Quinten D. |
10 |
| Kaylee G. |
6 |
Bryant S. |
8 |
Jeremiah D. |
10 |
| Wynzaure H. |
6 |
Morgan T. |
8 |
Amor J. |
10 |
| Shavonne H. |
6 |
Jada V. |
8 |
Khaya K. |
10 |
| David K. |
6 |
Nicholas W. |
8 |
Lamont K. |
10 |
| Erenys L. |
6 |
Cianna W. |
8 |
Brooklyn M. |
10 |
| Kenneth M. |
6 |
Damilola A. |
9 |
Leslie P. |
10 |
| Madison M. |
6 |
Kyrese A. |
9 |
Nathaniel P. |
10 |
| Amelia M. |
6 |
Serenity B. |
9 |
Elizabeth P. |
10 |
| Moses M. |
6 |
Salematou B. |
9 |
Kamala S. |
10 |
| Jeveena M. |
6 |
Zahaviyah B. |
9 |
Yusra S. |
10 |
| Imuentinyanos O. |
6 |
Giselle C. |
9 |
Kaine S. |
10 |
| Sophia P. |
6 |
Amir C. |
9 |
Arianna S. |
10 |
| Jeremiah R. |
6 |
Malcolm C. |
9 |
Lanae W. |
10 |
| Addisyn R. |
6 |
Julian C. |
9 |
Jayda W. |
10 |
| Marcus S. |
6 |
Jahlysa E. |
9 |
Nehemiah W. |
10 |
| Gabriele S. |
6 |
Jimena F. |
9 |
Sebastian A. |
11 |
| Zuri S. |
6 |
Faith F. |
9 |
Ibrahima B. |
11 |
| Grayson S. |
6 |
Emrick F. |
9 |
Connor C. |
11 |
| Khaidyn S. |
6 |
Kai F. |
9 |
Austin C. |
11 |
| Ryah T. |
6 |
Ixarely G. |
9 |
Julissa G. |
11 |
| Delani T. |
6 |
Jencarlos H. |
9 |
Damani G. |
11 |
| Arianna T. |
6 |
Airyana J. |
9 |
Tedane G. |
11 |
| Angela V. |
6 |
Justin J. |
9 |
Jeremy G. |
11 |
| Caleb W. |
6 |
Anthony J. |
9 |
Levell H. |
11 |
| Maya W. |
6 |
Savannah J. |
9 |
Leon L. |
11 |
| Mitchell A. |
7 |
Khloe K. |
9 |
Danilo L. |
11 |
| Hallanah A. |
7 |
Loic L. |
9 |
Malachi L. |
11 |
| Adam Jr B. |
7 |
Nuwanny M. |
9 |
Daniel M. |
11 |
| Alayah C. |
7 |
Allisson O. |
9 |
Elijah M. |
11 |
| Aunri C. |
7 |
Ester P. |
9 |
Adriana P. |
11 |
| Lamont D. |
7 |
Tenajah R. |
9 |
Kingston S. |
11 |
| Nathaniel D. |
7 |
Zaeyah R. |
9 |
Katelyn S. |
11 |
| Leon F. |
7 |
Kalisha S. |
9 |
Lateefah S. |
11 |
| Gianna G. |
7 |
Aliyah V. |
9 |
Nvy-Jamayka T. |
11 |
| Miranda L. |
7 |
Corey W. |
9 |
Sanah T. |
11 |
| Sanah L. |
7 |
Bryannah T. |
11 |
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| Ethan L. |
7 |
Jayden W. |
11 |
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| Taylor M. |
7 |
Cheyenne Y. |
11 |
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| Paris M. |
7 |
Shamira A. |
12 |
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| Zion O. |
7 |
Nakayla B. |
12 |
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| Jaliyah R. |
7 |
Arayah B. |
12 |
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| Aliya S. |
7 |
Miguel B. |
12 |
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| Ava M. S.. |
7 |
Alnia F. |
12 |
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| Kylie V. |
7 |
Daniella H. |
12 |
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| Brianna W. |
7 |
Ryan I. |
12 |
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| Omari W. |
7 |
Justin J. |
12 |
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Abdoulaye K. |
12 |
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Alexis M. |
12 |
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Rhianna M. |
12 |
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Johan M. |
12 |
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Darnele N. |
12 |
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Ralston R. |
12 |
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Sanaa R. |
12 |
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Kayla R. |
12 |
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Kevin R. |
12 |
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Makayla S. |
12 |
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Sanaa T. |
12 |
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Preston W. |
12 |
12. Recap – 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 past week, we celebrated our Student-Athletes during our annual Athletics Awards Ceremonies. Congratulations to our student-athletes and all of their accomplishments this year!
We are also excited to once again feature our middle school track teams, middle school and high school volleyball teams, and Middle School Student-Athlete of the Month:
- 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.
13. Recap – 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
14. 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:
15. 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!
16. 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
17. 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!
