Dear Unity Families,

I hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful August. Our staff is energized and ready to welcome students back to Unity! Below is the schedule for the first four days of school at each campus:

Middle School – grades 6-8 (Bed-Stuy)

DATE	ARRIVAL	DISMISSAL
TUESDAY, SEPT. 8	7:35-7:50 AM	3:35 PM
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9 (HALF DAY)	7:35-7:50 AM	1:15 PM
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 10-11	7:35-7:50 AM	3:35 PM

 

High School – grades 9-12 (Williamsburg)

DATE	GRADE(S)	SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 STAGGERED ORIENTATION	Grade 9	8:30-10:00 AM
	Grades 10 & 11	10:30-11:30 AM
	Grade 12	12:00-1:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9 (HALF DAY)	All Grades	8:15 AM-1:30 PM
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 10-11	All Grades	8:15 AM-3:16 PM

 

September 8 is a staggered orientation day at Unity High. Students should report only during the time listed for their grade.

We look forward to making the most of the 2026-27 school year together and building on the promise and potential of every Unity student. In unity, there is strength – and we are excited to get the year off to a strong start!

This edition of The Unity Scoop brings together the key information families need for a strong start to the school year. Please review the updates below, and do not hesitate to reach out to either campus (help.ms@unityprep.org or help.hs@unityprep.org)with questions as we prepare for Day 1 and the weeks ahead. We want every family to feel informed, prepared, and connected.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday weekend!

In unity,
Josh Beauregard
Executive Director & Co-Founder

Updates as of September 4, 2026

1. New: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!

 

2. New:School Supply Guidance for 2026-27

School supply information for each campus is available below:

• Grades 6-8: Unity Middle School Supplies List
• Grades 9-12: Unity High School Supplies List

3. New:OMNY Cards Distributed September 8

Students will receive their OMNY cards on September 8. 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.

4. 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.

5. New: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 will share permission slips with students this coming 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 next week for Volleyball and Basketball, with Cross Country and Cheer beginning during the week of September 14. Students must have a current physical exam on file in order to try out. Please email Coach Esgharevba at oegharevba@unityprep.org with any questions.

6. New:Unity Middle After-School Programming with St. Nicks Alliance

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 14. Families are also invited to a Welcome Back Family Orientation and Meet & Greet on September 9 at 6:00 PM to learn more, ask questions, and connect with the after-school team.

7. New:Colleges Are Coming to Unity High!

Over the coming month, Unity High students will have the opportunity to meet directly with admissions representatives from four SUNY colleges—right here at UPHS. Students can learn about academic programs, campus life, admissions, and what each college has to offer.

WHEN	COLLEGES VISITING UNITY HIGH
SEPT 10	SUNY DELHI
SEPT 17	SUNY BINGHAMTON
WEEK OF SEPT 21	SUNY CORTLAND Date being finalized
SEPT 25	SUNY PURCHASE

8. New:September Calendar Coming Next Week

We are putting the finishing touches on the full September calendar and will share it with families next week. It will include upcoming school events, athletics, family opportunities, and other important dates to help everyone stay connected and plan ahead.

9. New:Fall Club Offerings – 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.

10. New:State Exam Results from Spring 2024 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!

11. 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!

12. New: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.

13. New: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.

 

14. 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.

• 2027-27 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families, Grades 6-12

15. 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.