The Hudson Valley Renegades host their Most-Improved Student Days presented by Central Hudson Gas & Electric 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 aiden@hvrenegades.com 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 presented by Central Hudson Gas & Electric 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.

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