The State College Spikes will continue a tradition of community involvement with a full slate of 2018 school programs to bring a unique educational experience into area classrooms. Each of the Spikes’ four school programs offers a unique theme and focus, with the common goal of using the Spikes brand to supplement classroom curriculum in the areas of reading, writing, exercising, eating healthy and conserving water. These programs are always offered free of charge to area schools in Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata and other counties.

Students in grades K-8 will have the opportunity to earn tickets to a Spikes home game upon completion of one of these fun and education school programs. Most programs are implemented through school assemblies and involve Spikes mascots and front office staff.

The Spikes’ four school programs are:

-Healthy Home Runs presented by Mount Nittany Health: Designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.