The Unity Scoop – September 13
Dear Unity Families,
It was an absolute honor to welcome our students back this week! Congratulations to all of our students, families, and staff on a terrific start to the year. With our Panthers back in the swing of things, we’re excited for our first full week of classes and focused on building the habits, relationships, and momentum that will make for a strong 2026–27 school year.
Save the Date: Back-to-School Night!
Meet your child’s teachers, learn more about their classes, and get a preview of the year ahead. Our expectation is that 100% of Unity families participate!
Wednesday, September 23 | 6:00 PM
- Grades 6–8: 432 Monroe Street
- Grades 9–12: 584 Driggs Avenue
This edition of The Unity Scoop includes important information to help your family stay informed and connected—from school supplies, dress code, and calendars to Jupiter access, athletics tryouts, college visits, and other helpful resources for families. Please take a few minutes to review the updates below.
Questions? We’re here to help. Reach out anytime at help.ms@unityprep.org or help.hs@unityprep.org.
Finally, make sure you’re following Unity on Instagram! Throughout the week, we share important announcements, school updates, celebrations, and fun moments featuring our students and community. Check out our high school students being interviewed this week as they returned to school and shared their takes on our new mural – scan the QR code below to follow along.
Wishing you and your family a terrific week ahead!
In unity,
Josh
Josh Beauregard
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Updates as of September 13, 2026
- Updated: Unity’s Monthly Grades 6-12 Calendar is Available on Our Website @unityprep.org/calendar
Our full grades 6–12 school calendar is now available on the Unity website and will be kept up to date as events, dates, or schedules change. Families should visit the calendar regularly to stay current and confirm upcoming dates and events.
- New: Jupiter Log-ins for New Unity Families Coming Soon!
Jupiter login information for new families, including a video tutorial, is coming soon. We are excited for all families to have access to Jupiter, and getting everyone connected is a priority for us.
In the meantime, returning families who need help accessing Jupiter may contact help.ms@unityprep.org or help.hs@unityprep.org for support.
- Updated: Calling All Panthers — Fall Athletics Tryouts!
- Grades 6-8 Student-Athletes: Fall sports tryouts will take place after school on September 15th and 17th. Mr. Coleman shared permission slips with students last week. Fall offerings include Soccer, Flag Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country. Please email Mr. Coleman at acoleman@unityprep.org with any questions.
- Grades 9-12 Student-Athletes: Congratulations to all of the student-athletes who have already participated in high school tryouts! Tryouts continue this week with Girls Basketball (9/14), Cheer (9/15), and Cross Country (9/16) being held during the week of September 14. Students must have a current physical exam on file in order to try out. Please email Coach Egharevba at oegharevba@unityprep.org with any questions.
- Updated: Fall Club to Launch in Early October – Details Coming Soon!
We are putting the finishing touches on our fall club offerings and will share the full lineup with families soon. Students can look forward to a range of opportunities to explore interests, build skills, and connect with classmates beyond the school day.
- Updated: Unity Middle After-School Programming with St. Nicks Alliance Begins this Week!
Our partnership with St. Nicks Alliance brings a wide range of after-school opportunities to Unity Middle, with programming beginning during the week of September 14th. Please contact Mr. Rivera at nrivera@stnicksalliance.org with any questions.
- Updated: College Connections Are Underway at Unity High!
College exploration is in full swing! Over the coming weeks, college admissions representatives will visit Unity High, while our students will also head out to visit college campuses themselves. These experiences give students opportunities to explore academic programs, experience campus life, learn about admissions, and begin identifying the colleges that could be the right fit for their futures.
| WHEN | COLLEGES |
| SEPT 14 | SUNY DELHI @ Unity |
| SEPT 17 | SUNY BINGHAMTON @ Unity |
| WEEK OF SEPT 21 | SUNY CORTLAND @ Unity Date being finalized |
| SEPT 30 | SUNY PURCHASE @ Purchase |
| OCT 2 | VASSAR COLLEGE @ Vassar |
| OCT 5 | SUNY ONEONTA @ Unity |
- Recap: School Supply Guidance for 2026-27
School supply information for each campus is available below:
- Recap: Unity Dress Code Information for 2026-27
- Grades 6-8: Here is a link to all things dress code for all middle school students.
- Grades 9-12: Here are links to our dress code policy and the school store to buy uniforms online.
- Recap: OMNY Cards Were Distributed on September 8th
Students received their OMNY cards on September 8th. Eligible students may use their cards for travel to and from school and other permitted trips. Please remind your child to keep the card secure and bring it with them each school day.
- Recap: State Exam Results from Spring 2026 Are Available to Families
State exam results in ELA and Math for Unity students in grades 5-9 are now available through NYC Schools Accounts. Families will need their child’s student identification number, available in Jupiter, as well as the account creation code previously mailed home. If you do not have your account creation code, please email help.ms@unityprep.org. We look forward to sharing Unity’s schoolwide results in the coming weeks. Overall, the results are impressive and reflect strong growth in our students’ skills over the course of last year!
- Recap: AP Scores from the 2025-26 School Year Are Available
Students who completed their AP exams in May can sign into their College Board accounts and use this website to obtain their scores. In addition, students can also see notes on the scoring here. Course selections for the 2025-26 school year, including AP courses, will be finalized in late August. Contact Ms. Peters if you have questions or need support.
Congratulations to all of our students who earned college credit through their AP exam scores – and to every student who challenged themselves by taking an AP course this past year!
- Recap: Celebrating Unity’s Most Recent AP Scholars!
Congratulations to Unity’s most recent AP Scholars! These Panthers earned College Board AP Scholar Awards in recognition of strong performance across multiple AP Exams. Their achievement reflects the ambition, persistence, and academic excellence we want every Unity student to pursue.
- Recap: Unity High Has a Brand New Look!
Unity High has a fresh new look – and it is already getting attention in the neighborhood! The vibrant new exterior reflects the energy of our community and the bright future we envision for our students. We hope it gives our Panthers an added sense of pride each time they arrive at school. Check out more photos of the transformation on Instagram @unityprepcharterschool!
- Recap: The Class of 2026 Is Arriving on College Campuses!
Congratulations to our Class of 2026 graduates as they begin an exciting new chapter on college campuses! We are proud of all they accomplished at Unity and excited to see where their journeys take them. A special thank-you to Ms. Marshall for continuing to support our graduates and their families throughout the summer and into their first year after Unity.
- Recap: 2026-27 School Year Calendar of Key Events and Vacations
Our 2026-27 school-year calendar is available below to help families plan ahead. It includes the first and last days of school, holidays, vacations, and other important dates throughout the year.
Please review the calendar closely and save it for reference. We will communicate any updates to families in advance as needed.
- Recap: Free Online Parent Workshops for Unity Families
Unity families are invited to take advantage of free online parent workshops offered by Marble Health and shared as a resource by our Director of Social Work, Ms. Del Purgatorio. Developed by clinician and researcher Annie Graham, the workshops are held via Zoom and include live captioning in 35 languages, including Spanish, Mandarin, French, and Russian, helping make the sessions accessible to families across our community.
