The Unity Scoop – March 27

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!