The Unity Scoop – June 19

Dear Families of Unity,

It has been a festive week, marked by end-of-year Regents exams, our middle school graduation, and New York City’s celebration of the Knicks’ NBA Championship victory!

Congratulations to our students for their hard work and perseverance during Regents season, to our graduates as they reach this important milestone, and to Knicks fans everywhere as the city comes together to celebrate an unforgettable championship run!

In the coming week, Unity High students will complete Regents exams and celebrate the 12th grade graduation of our Class of 2026 on Friday morning at St. Francis College in downtown Brooklyn.

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we’re excited to share a collection of photos from our 8th grade graduation celebration, along with additional highlights from this year’s Roundtable presentations. We also provide updates on services and resources available to families this summer, and other relevant updates from last week’s edition.

I hope you enjoy a meaningful and joyful Juneteenth with family, friends, and loved ones.

And well wishes to the fathers in our community – Happy Father’s Day!

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder

Updates as of June 19, 2026:

1. New –  Unity Celebrates our 8th Grade Graduates!

Congratulations to the families of our newest 8th grade graduates!  Wednesday’s ceremony was a warm and festive event, and we are so excited for our graduates as they continue their academic pursuits in high school!

2. New – Unity Middle’s End-of-Year Ceremony Honors our Students’ Spring Semester Achievements!

An abundance of students were celebrated for their achievements during Thursday’s Awards Ceremony.  Congratulations to all recipients!

3. Updated – 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!

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 May, 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 – Report Cards for all Unity Students for the Spring Term and Year

• Grades 6-8: Middle School report cards were distributed during Roundtables.  Report cards that were not picked up will be mailed out today, in addition to students’ summer assignment packets, and any awards students may have received.
• Grades 9-12: High School report card links will be sent out via email to families by June 30th.

6. New – Summer Assignment Information

Here are the descriptions for summer assignments for students by grade level:

• Grades 6-8: Summer assignments for all rising 7th-8th grade middle school students were distributed during Roundtable presentations. Digital copies were also sent via email to all incoming 6th graders.  Digital copies can also be accessed here.

• Grades 9-12: Students who are mandated to retake Regents examinations will receive summer prep work directions in early August.  Some summer school classes may have homework. There are no full-grade summer assignments.

7. New – Summer Academy Information

Here is information on Summer Academy by grade level:

• Grades 6-8: Families of students who are attending Summer Academy have been contacted via Jupiter.  Please contact Ms.Gibson, the Middle School Summer Academy Director, with any questions.

• Grades 9-12: Letters and schedules will be distributed to all families of students who are required to attend Summer Academy by June 30th. Please contact Ms. Olivier, the High School Summer Academy Director, with any questions.

8. New – July Hours of Operation

Here is information on July office hours by site:

• Grades 6-8 (Bed Stuy Campus at 432 Monroe Street):
  • July 6th – July 31st
  • 9am – 3pm.
  • For questions, please call 718-455-5046

• Grades 9-12 (Williamsburg Campus at 584 Driggs Avenue):
  • July 6th – July 24th
  • 9am – 3pm
  • For questions, please call 718-682-3725, ext. 1.
  • During the week of July 27th, please email info@unityprep.org.

9. New – Unity Celebrates the 5-Year Anniversary for 5 Educators and 10-Year Anniversary for 2 Educators!

This month, we honor five Unity staff members who are celebrating their fifth year at Unity, along with two staff members who are celebrating their tenth year with us.

As a young school, these teammates have made tremendous contributions to our programming, our curriculum, and – most importantly – the learning experiences of our students. They are true pillars of our community, and we thank them wholeheartedly for all that they have brought – and continue to bring – to our school.

Here they are—feel free to send them a note of congratulations!

• Ruby Apple Awards – 10 Years at Unity!
  • Mr. Dos Almas, Senior Director of Administration
  • Mr. Hypolite, Facilities Manager
• Golden Apple Awards – 5 Years at Unity!
  • Mr. Baez, High School History Teacher
  • Mr. Bryant, Middle School Dean of Students
  • Mr. Dietz, Middle School Operations Coordinator & Lead Coverage Teacher
  • Ms. Marshall, High School Academic Counselor
  • Mr. Nana, Middle School Math Teacher

10. New – Free Summer Meals Start June 29th

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.

11. 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 through June 30th.  Visit Urban Advantage’s website for more information here.  And check out the image for a cool event happening at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden tomorrow!

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

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

13. Recap – Celebrating Our Student-Athletes!

Last week, we proudly celebrated our student-athletes at our annual Athletics Awards Ceremonies. The events recognized the hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, and achievements of students across our athletic programs throughout the year.

Congratulations to all of our student-athletes on an outstanding season and year of competition and sportsmanship! We are grateful to our coaches, families, and supporters who helped make this year a success. Check out the photos below from the celebrations!

14. Recap – College Acceptance List for Unity’s Class of 2026!

We are excited to share the full list of colleges and universities to which Unity’s Class of 2026 has earned admission. Congratulations to our seniors on this remarkable achievement and on taking the important next steps toward enrolling at the college of their choice this fall. We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and look forward to seeing what you achieve in this next chapter.

15. Recap – June 2026 Schoolwide Calendar

For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide 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.

16. 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.

17. 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!

18. Recap – 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

19. 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.

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

21. 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

22. 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!