NILES, Ohio – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have extended and expanded a partnership with Ohio 529, CollegeAdvantage to support educational opportunities for children, teachers and families throughout the region.
Through the collaboration, Ohio 529, CollegeAdvantage will deliver two new Scrappers innovative education programs, Scrappy’s Reading Club and the Weather Education Day at Eastwood Field, to help foster literacy, STEM learning and curiosity in and out of the classroom.
Scrappy’s Reading Club is a free, goal-oriented literacy initiative designed to motivate students from pre-K through eighth grade to develop and maintain a habit of reading. Participants are encouraged to read books and achieve individual reading goals. Once students complete their reading milestones, they earn free tickets to a Scrappers home game, and families can access discounted tickets. The program provides all participating schools with the materials they need to get started.
Weather Education Day will bring science to life through an interactive field trip at Eastwood Field on May 12, 2026. Designed to blend classroom learning with hands-on exploration, students will examine how weather impacts baseball and everyday life. They’ll also learn about sun safety, severe weather preparedness and weather patterns. Hosted in partnership with 21 WFMJ, the standalone educational event will offer engaging demonstrations and take-home activities that enhance STEM curriculum learning.
“We are thrilled to partner with Ohio 529, CollegeAdvantage to expand our educational reach in the community,” said Heather Sahli, general manager of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. “These programs resonate with our mission to support students’ academic growth while bringing families and schools together at Eastwood Field for meaningful learning experiences.”
The Scrappers will also host the YSU School Day Game at 11 a.m. May 8 at Eastwood Field. Teachers, students and chaperones can enjoy the day for just $8 per person, which includes lunch.
For more information about Scrappy’s Reading Club, Weather Education Day and the YSU School Day Game, or to register, email George Kirby, community relations manager, at GKirby@mvscrappers.com or click HERE.