The Unity Scoop – June 27
Dear Families of Unity,
It is with immense enthusiasm that I commend our school community on the conclusion of the 2024–25 school year! It has been a meaningful and eventful year, and there is so much for which we can be grateful for as a community.
On behalf of Unity’s entire faculty and staff, congratulations to the families of our newest graduating class—the Class of 2025! Yesterday’s ceremony was a truly festive and joyous occasion. I am thrilled for our graduates and excited for the bright futures that await them.
Thank you to all of our families for your contributions to the ceremony, especially the heartfelt and beautifully crafted video clips shared by loved ones—they added so much to the celebration.
In this edition of The Unity Scoop we bring to you an abundance of graduation photos, a summary of student end-of-year achievements, and milestones among our staff. We also provide updates on services and resources available to families this summer and other relevant updates from last week’s edition.
Enjoy your July! The next edition of the Scoop to be shared during the week of August 4th.
In unity,
Josh
Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of June 27, 2025:
1. New – Unity Celebrates our Graduates of the Class of 2025!: We are so proud of our graduates and excited about their college and career pursuits. A special congrats to the graduates featured below for their academic achievements. Again, we are proud of you!
2. Recap – 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 I am so excited for our graduates as they continue their academic pursuits in high school.
3. Recap – Unity’s 12th Graders Take in Orlando Together!: For their Senior Trip, Unity’s 12th graders traveled to Florida last week to celebrate their accomplishments and have some fun together before graduating. We hope that you had an amazing time, Seniors! We look forward to celebrating your graduation this coming week!
4. Recap – 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 by July 1st, 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.
5. Recap – 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.
- 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.
6. Recap – Summer Academy Information: Here is information on Summer Academy by grade level:
- Grades 6-8: The 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.
7. Recap – July Hours of Operation: Here is information on July office hours by site:
- Grades 6-8: due to renovations to the school building, our middle school building at 432 Monroe Street will be closed and inaccessible through the month of July. Summer Academy for students in grades 6-8 will take place at 114 Kosciuszko St (P.S. 256). Please contact help.ms@unityprep.org with questions.
- Grades 9-12 (584 Driggs Avenue): July 8th – July 26th; 8am – 4pm. For questions, please call 718-682-3725, ext. 1 or reach out to help.hs@unityprep.org.
8. Recap – Unity Celebrates the 5-Year Anniversary for 11 Educators and 10-Year Anniversary for 6 Educators!: This month, we honor six Unity staff members who are celebrating their fifth year at Unity, along with one staff member who is 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!
- Platinum Apple Awards – 10 Years at Unity!
- Ms. Abreu, Spanish Teacher
- Golden Apple Awards – 5 Years at Unity!
- Ms. Ayoub, English Language Arts Teacher
- Ms. LaPlaca, Science Teacher
- Ms. Morel, Coordinator of Special Projects
- Ms. Saint-Louis, Co-Chairperson of Mathematics Department
- Ms. West, Mathematics Teacher
- Ms. Winn, Custodian
9. Recap – 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!
10. Recap – 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!
11. Recap – 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!
12. Recap – 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.
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!
