The Unity Scoop – May 9
Dear Families of Unity,
Let me begin this edition of The Scoop with deep appreciation for the mothers in our community—thank you for all that you do, and wishing you a very happy Mother’s Day.
Our 8th graders completed their U.S. History Regents mock exams—congratulations on this important milestone. At the same time, our high school students took on a range of AP exams (Biology, Government, World History, Statistics, and U.S. History)—kudos for their focus and effort.
We also celebrated in meaningful ways across the community, including our middle school art exhibition and Quarter 3 high school academic recognitions. During Teacher Appreciation Week, our team truly felt the support and gratitude from families—thank you for showing up so thoughtfully for our staff.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to continue cheering on our students. This week includes remaining AP exams, the 8th grade science state exam, and College Signing Day on Friday as our seniors share their college and career plans.
Below, you’ll find highlights from the week, including classroom moments, celebrations, and recognitions—along with a spotlight on students with outstanding attendance in April and our Student-Athletes of the Month.
Wishing you a great week ahead, and a joyful Mother’s Day to all of the mothers in our community.
In unity,
Josh
Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of May 9, 2026:
1. New – 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:
2. New – 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.
3. New – 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.
4. New – 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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5. New – We Celebrate our Student-Athletes of the Month in April!
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!
6. 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.
7. 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!
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Recap – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!
13. 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
14. 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!
