The Unity Scoop September 25
Dear Unity Families,
With another full week of learning behind us, our students and staff are settling into a strong groove! Routines are taking hold, classrooms are humming, and our Panthers are continuing to build momentum across both campuses.
It was also great to connect with so many of our families at Back-to-School Night on Wednesday. Thank you for taking the time to meet with teachers, learn more about your child’s classes, and strengthen the partnership between home and school. Your engagement makes Unity stronger.
As we head into another full week, we’re excited to keep building on this strong start—with great teaching and learning, strong attendance, and students taking advantage of all that Unity has to offer.
This week’s Unity Scoop includes important calendar updates from across our school community. Please take a few minutes to review everything 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 events from across our community, including some exciting moments from this past week. Scan the QR code below to follow along!
Looking forward to another great week together!
In unity,
Josh
Joshua Beauregard, Ed. D.
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Updates as of September 25, 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:
- 9/29 (Tues.), Unity High Clubs Fair, 3:30pm
- 10/1 (Thurs.), Unity High Boys Volleyball Tryouts, 3:30pm
- 10/2 (Fri.), Unity High Girls Basketball Tryouts, 5pm
- 10/6 (Tues.), Unity Family Ambassadors Meeting (on Zoom), 6pm
- See the calendar for our athletics schedule this week – Go Panthers!
2. New: Join Our First Family Ambassadors Meeting of the Year – Tuesday, October 6th, 6pm!
All Unity families in grades 6–12 are encouraged to participate in our first Family Ambassadors meeting of the year! Join Middle School Principal Terry, High School Principal English, and Executive Director Josh Beauregard as we plan upcoming events, share school updates and ideas, answer questions, and strengthen our partnership with families. We look forward to hearing your voice and working together to make Unity even stronger!
- Tuesday, October 6 | 6:00 PM | Zoom
- Join here: ZOOM MEETING LINK
- Updated: Fall Athletics Are in Full Swing — Go Panthers!
Congratulations to all of our student-athletes on their accomplishments this week! We’re proud to see our Panthers competing, working hard, and representing Unity with pride on the field, court, and course. Keep it going, Panthers! Best of luck to all of our teams competing in the week ahead! See the calendar for upcoming games, matches, and meets. Go Panthers!
- Grades 6-8 Athletics: Coleman at acoleman@unityprep.org with any questions.
- Grades 9-12 Athletics: Two tryouts are coming up this week:
- Boys Volleyball: Thursday, October 1
- Girls Basketball: Friday, October 2 at 5:00 PM
Students must have a current physical exam on file to participate. Please email Coach Egharevba at oegharevba@unityprep.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: 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.
- Recap: 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.
- 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. Contact help.ms@unityprep.org or help.hs@unityprep.org for support.
- 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. 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.
