The Unity Scoop – May 16
Dear Families of Unity,
Thank you to the families who joined us for Thursday’s engaging Family Ambassadors Meeting. We also want to congratulate our seniors, who proudly announced their college plans during today’s College Signing Day ceremony. It was a joyful celebration of their accomplishments and the exciting futures ahead of them.
This past week also marked continued progress with end-of-year testing across our schools. Our 8th grade students completed the NYS Science Exam, while our high school students wrapped up a demanding round of AP exams, including AP Seminar, AP Pre-Calculus, AP English Language and Composition, and AP Computer Science. We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work, focus, and perseverance throughout the week.
In this week’s Unity Scoop, you’ll find:
- Our science students presenting during our HS Science Fair
- April Students of the Month
- Early highlights from College Signing Day
- Athletics highlights from the track field
- Our staff showing off their artistic talents
- Details from this Thursday’s Family Ambassadors Meeting
As always, thank you for being an important part of our community. We wish you and your loved ones a fantastic spring weekend!
In unity,
Josh
Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of May 16, 2026:
1. New – Physics Science Fair at Unity High!
Beakers, bottles, hypotheses, and a whole lot of curiosity — this week, students in Ms. Haynes and Mr. Sperber’s Physics classes brought science to life during the high school Physics Science Fair.
From exploring why water and alcohol separate with salt, to tackling the famous “egg in a bottle” challenge, scholars designed and presented experiments that blended creativity, scientific thinking, and hands-on problem solving. Students proudly shared their procedures, findings, and explanations while putting their presentation skills on full display.
2. New – Unity High Celebrates College Signing Day in Style!
Inspired by former First Lady Michelle Obama, Unity High recently celebrated College Signing Day, bringing together seniors, families, and staff to honor the Class of 2026; students proudly announced their postsecondary plans. The celebration was filled with gratitude, excitement, and applause as seniors recognized the people who supported them along their journey and shared their next steps with the community.
3. New – Congrats to Unity’s Students of the Month!
Kudos to our Students of the Month for April! We celebrate these students for showing exemplary scholarship and citizenship!
4. New – Thank you for Taking Part in our Recent Family Ambassadors Meeting!
We’re so grateful to all of the families who joined us for our recent Family Ambassadors Meeting. As always, the gathering was productive, energizing, and filled with great conversation and community spirit!
You can find the meeting agenda and slides linked here.
5. New – Beat the Heat: Apply Now for Free Air Conditioner or Fan Assistance for Eligible Families!
The City of New York’s Cooling Assistance Benefit covers the full cost of one air conditioner or fan per household, including installation, materials, labor, and removal of your old unit. Eligibility is income-dependent, and families should visit the website for a full list of requirements. This is a great opportunity for low-income families, but funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Families should contact the program directly at 718-557-1399 for additional information or assistance.
6. Updated – We Celebrate our Student-Athletes of the Month in April!
Congratulations to HS track team member Josiah Martinez on his first-place finish in the 800-meter race this week!
And congratulations again to our April Student-Athletes of the Month, who exemplified excellence both on and off the field through their commitment, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication in the classroom.
7. Recap – Thank You for an Incredible Teacher Appreciation Week!
Thank you to our entire community for making Teacher Appreciation Week so meaningful. Your messages, gestures, and generosity made a real impact—our teachers truly felt valued and celebrated. We’re grateful for your partnership in recognizing the incredible work they do each day for our students. Check out the clip below!
Check out the videos below of our students at each campus showing appreciation for their teachers:
8. Recap – Recognizing Excellence in Quarter 3!
We are proud to celebrate our high school students for their strong academic achievement this past quarter. Congratulations to all students who earned Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and Principal’s List recognition through their hard work, perseverance, and dedication to excellence.
Your accomplishments reflect the strength of our community and the commitment our students continue to show each day. We look forward to celebrating even more growth and achievement as the school year continues.
9. Recap – Art that Shapes Us: A Wonderful Evening at Our Spring Art Exhibition
Our Spring Art Exhibition, Art that Shapes Us, was a truly special and joyful evening for our community. It was a pleasure to come together to celebrate the creativity, expression, and hard work of our middle school artists.
Thank you to all who joined us and helped make the event so meaningful through your presence, feedback, and encouragement.
A special congratulations to Mr. Moorman and his talented student artists—their work was inspiring, and we’re proud to celebrate all they accomplished.
10. Recap – Perfect Attendance from April!
The following list of students demonstrated a strong and consistent dedication to their education by showing stellar attendance this past month. 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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11. Recap – Unity High Leads Brooklyn in College-Going!
We are proud to recognize our Student-Athletes of the Month for April, who exemplified excellence both on and off the field. These students demonstrated commitment, teamwork, leadership, and strong sportsmanship, while continuing to show up as dedicated scholars in the classroom.Congratulations to this outstanding group—we’re grateful for the energy and pride you bring to our community each day!
12. 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!
13. Recap – May 2026 Schoolwide Calendar
For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the month of May – 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.
14. 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.
15. Recap – Planning Ahead for the 2026–27 School Year
We are honored to partner with you at Unity in support of your child’s education, and we deeply value our collaboration in helping them thrive.
If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to share your child’s plans for the 2026–27 school year on this brief survey by May 5th. Your response helps us plan effectively for the year ahead and determine whether any seats may become available for students on our waitlist.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for taking a moment to complete this important step.
16. 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.
17. Recap – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!
18. 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
19. 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!
