SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union knows how to throw a party. SchoolsFirst—California’s biggest credit union and the go-to financial institution for school employees—rolled out the red carpet (or should we say, the green grass?) for educators at the Angels vs. Mets game on May 1, 2026.
The event was all about recognizing the people who shape young minds every single day, timed perfectly with School Employee Appreciation Month in May. And honestly? Taking teachers to a baseball game beats another “World’s Best Teacher” mug any day of the week.
What School Employees Got
SchoolsFirst FCU didn’t just offer up a few nosebleed seats and call it a day. School employees who snagged tickets scored:
- Discounted game tickets (because let’s face it, baseball games aren’t cheap anymore)
- An Angels promotional giveaway
- A special gift from SchoolsFirst FCU
- The chance to bring family and friends along for the fun
“School Employee Appreciation Month is a meaningful time for us to recognize school employees, and an Angels game is a special way to do that,” said Josh Smith, vice president of school and community relations at SchoolsFirst FCU. “We look forward to this event each year because it brings the community together to celebrate those who make a difference in students’ lives.”
It’s a smart move, really. Teachers spend their days managing classrooms, grading papers until their eyes cross, and somehow finding creative ways to explain fractions for the hundredth time. An evening at the ballpark with hot dogs and home runs? That’s the kind of appreciation that actually feels appreciated.