The Hudson Valley Renegades are committed to supporting education in our local community and provide several in- and out-of-classroom learning experiences for all students throughout the Hudson Valley! Whether it is classroom visits through our Education Program presented by Heritage Financial Credit Union, Rascal's Reading Challenge or our Education Days at the ballpark presented by Heritage Financial Credit Union, there are myriad ways for your school to be involved with the Hudson Valley Renegades!
The Hudson Valley Renegades host their inaugural Most-Improved Student Days on Thursday, April 9 and Sunday, April 26, 2026, celebrating the academic achievements of our local students. The goal of the program is to give teachers a way to recognize and reward their most-improved student from each class. Students who are nominated will earn one (1) complimentary ticket to the Renegades games on April 9 and April 26 at Heritage Financial Park as well as a certificate of achievement.
Teachers can nominate a Most-Improved Student by contacting Aiden Knowles at [email protected] to receive materials that they will be able to pass along to their students, including a link to where the complimentary tickets can be redeemed. Parents and family members may purchase additional tickets to celebrate their child’s accomplishment at the ballpark through the link sent to redeem the complimentary ticket.
The program is open to students from Grades K through 12 from school districts in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Ulster, Westchester, Rockland, and Sullivan Counties.
Students who are nominated for Most Improved Student will be able to take place in a pregame parade around the warning track at Heritage Financial Park.
Rascal's Reading Challenge presented by Heritage Financial Credit Union is back for the 2026 season! The Renegades once again are working with local schools throughout the Hudson Valley to reward students for going above and beyond their regular reading requirements. The goal of the program is to hit a “Grand Slam” by reading four (4) books by the end of the designated time frame set by the Renegades, Teachers, and Librarians. Students that reach this goal will earn two (2) complimentary tickets to a Renegades game at Heritage Financial Park with the purchase of an adult ticket (on May 7, May 17, or June 9). The challenge is open to schools in Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland and Sullivan Counties.
All-new for 2026 is Rene's Summer Reading Challenge! The Renegades once again are working with local libraries throughout the Hudson Valley to reward students for their summer reading. By successfully participating in your local library's summer reading program, students will earn one (1) complimentary ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket to the Renegades game at Heritage Financial Park on Sunday, Aug. 16. The challenge is open to libraries in Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland and Sullivan Counties.
More information about how to sign up will be available soon!
Have your school's musical group perform the "Star-Spangled Banner" on the field before the game! We welcome bands, choirs and orchestras to perform before the game. Fundraising options are available, too!
- Minimum 50 tickets
Education Days presented by Heritage Financial Credit Union are back for 2026 at Heritage Financial Park. Bring your school to the ballgame for a day of education and fun through the game of baseball. The Renegades are hosting three education days in 2026:
- Wednesday, May 6
- Wednesday, May 13
- Wednesday, May 27
Our annual Teacher Appreciation Night in 2026 is on Friday, May 8 as we say thank you to all the teachers in our communities who are making a difference every day. Our special Teacher & Bus Driver Appreciation night offer includes a ticket, a $10 stadium credit for delicious snacks or team merch, and of course a postgame fireworks show!