The Unity Scoop September 19
Dear Unity Families,
Congratulations to our students, families, and staff on a strong first full week of learning! We’re excited to keep building momentum as students settle into routines, build confidence, support one another, and strengthen a school community we can all take pride in. Indeed, there is strength in Unity!
Two important notes for the week ahead:
First, Unity has school on Monday, September 21st. We have a full week of school, even though NYC public schools will be closed Monday. We also extend our warmest wishes for joy, health, and renewal to all members of our community observing Rosh Hashanah.
Second, Back-to-School Night is Wednesday, September 23 at 6:00 PM! 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.
- Grades 6–8: 432 Monroe Street
- Grades 9–12: 584 Driggs Avenue
This edition of The Unity Scoop includes key information for families—from school calendars and Jupiter access to athletics, college visits, and other important resources. Please take a few minutes to review the updates below.
Questions? Reach us anytime at help.ms@unityprep.org or help.hs@unityprep.org.
And be sure to follow Unity on Instagram for announcements, celebrations, and moments from across our community. Scan the QR code below to follow along, including two fun reels from this week!
Looking forward to another great week together!
In unity,
Josh
Joshua Beauregard, Ed. D.
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Updates as of September 19, 2026
- Updated: Unity’s Grades 6–12 Calendar Is Online @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.
- Upcoming Key Dates:
- Monday, 9/23: Full day of classes
- Wednesday, 9/24, Back to School Night on both campuses, 6pm
- See the calendar for our athletics schedule this week – Go Panthers!
- Updated: Jupiter Log-ins for All Unity Families Have Been Shared via Email!
Jupiter login information for all families was emailed on Friday, 9/18. Here is a helpful tutorial for logging on for the first time. We are excited for families to regularly visit Jupiter to stay up to date on their child’s grades and academic progress and support their learning at home. Families who need help accessing Jupiter may contact help.ms@unityprep.org or help.hs@unityprep.org for support.
- Updated: Fall Athletics Are in Full Swing — Go Panthers!
Congratulations to all of our student-athletes who participated in fall tryouts! We’re excited to see our Panthers representing Unity on the field, court, and course this season.
- Grades 6-8 Athletics: Coleman at acoleman@unityprep.org with any questions.
- Grades 9-12 Athletics: High School Cheer tryouts will take place this Tuesday, September 22nd. Students participating must have a current physical exam on file. Please email Coach Egharevba at oegharevba@unityprep.org with any questions.
Best of luck to all of our teams competing this week! See the calendar for upcoming games, matches, and meets. Go Panthers!
- Updated: Fall Clubs Launch in October – Details Announced at Back-to-School Night!
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. Nick’s Alliance Is Back in Action!
Our partnership with St. Nick’s 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!
This week, we welcomed SUNY Binghamton to Unity High, with SUNY Cortland visiting next week. More college visits—both at Unity and on college campuses—are ahead, giving students opportunities to explore programs, campus life, and their options for the future.
- 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.
- Updated: 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. Contact help.ms@unityprep.org or help.hs@unityprep.org for support.
- Updated: 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. 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: 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.
