Flying Squirrels Reading and Art Programs

Flying Squirrels In Schools

Invested in Education

Flying Squirrels In Schools

The Flying Squirrels are actively involved in education and youth development through the Go Nuts for Reading Program presented by M&T Bank, Zaxby's Score an A Program and the Art Contest with Union Bank & Trust. These FREE components are designed to incentivize and reward hard work and creativity for school children throughout the Central Virginia region. Details for each program can be viewed below.

Go Nuts For Reading Presented by M&T Bank

The Go Nuts for Reading Program is free and open to all elementary and middle schools in the region. The program challenges students to read eight books from January the start of the baseball season year. Participating schools receive:

Option for a school-wide reading assembly with Nutzy or Nutasha Appearance.
Free ticket for each student who reads eight books to complete the program.
Pre-game parade around the warning track on one of three Reading Nights at The Diamond.
A free Flying Squirrels bookmark.

Zaxby's Score an A Program! Its Free.

K-12 Students earn a FREE General Admission ticket to a Flying Squirrels game for each "A" they earn during the 3^rdand 4^th grading periods. Each "A" on your report card is good for one ticket per game, up to a maximum of eight tickets (to eight different games)! For each "A" students will receive:

Free ticket to a Flying Squirrels game (8 max).
Coupon for FREE Zaxby's food item.
Good Grades
Maybe some high-fives from Nutzy and Nutasha

Art Contest Presented by Union Bank & Trust

Teachers! Showcase your students' artistic abilities through the Flying Squirrels Art Contests. Students are invited to create artwork based on a Flying Squirrels themed (2019 themes not yet announced). Each year 15 winners are selected and receive:

Artwork transformed into 4'x9' signage at The Diamond.

Two complimentary tickets to a Flying Squirrels game.

On-field recognition at a Flying Squirrels game.

2018 Reading Program Participating Schools

Acquinton Elementary, Alberta Smith Elementary, A.M. Davis Elementary, Battlefield Park Elementary, Bettie Weaver Elementary, Bon Air Elementary. Brookland Middle School, Byrd Elementary, Colonial Trail Elementary, Cool Spring Primary School, Donahoe Elementary, Ecoff Elementary, Elizabeth Davis Middle School, Elko Middle School, Evergreen Elementary, Flat Rock Elementary, Grange Hall Elementary, Jackson Davis Elementary, Jacob L. Adams Elementary, J.B. Fisher Elementary, J.E.B. Stuart Elementary, Johnson Elementary, Laurel Meadow Elementary, Longan Elementary, Mary Munford Elementary, Mechanicsville Elementary, Montrose Elementary, Pocahontas Elementary, Quioccasin Middle School, Rural Point Elementary, Seven Pines Elementary, Short Pump Elementary, South Anna Elementary, Springfield Park Elementary, Swift Creek Elementary, The New Community School, Tuckahoe Middle School, Varina Elementary, Sunnyside Elementary, Tussing Elementary, Robious Elementary, Swansboro Elementary, Highland Springs Elementary, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, New Kent Elementary, George Watkins Elementary, Three Chopt Elementary, Sutherland Elementary, Amelia Elementary, Beulah Elementary, South Elementary, Hopkins Elementary, Hanover Academy, Bowling Green Elementary , Salem Church Elementary, Crenshaw Elementary, King & Queen Elementary, C.C. Wells Elementary, Cold Harbor Elementary , Pinchbeck Elementary , Skipwith Elementary, J.G. Hening Elementary, Marguerite Christian Elementary, Greensville Elementary, Arthur Ashe Elementary, Falling Creek Elementary, Patrick Henry School of Science & Art, O.B. Gates Elementary,Harrison Elementary, Crestview Elementary, Nottoway Intermediate, Powhatan Elementary

Flying Squirrels In Schools

Go Nuts For Reading Presented by M&T Bank

Zaxby's Score an A Program! Its Free.

Art Contest Presented by Union Bank & Trust

2018 Reading Program Participating Schools

Art Contest Previous Winners & Themes

2016: Nutzy Loves RVA

2017: A Penny Saved

2018: Welcome to Funnville!