What is dry grad?
Dry grad is a drug and alcohol free celebration organized by parent volunteers to honour the accomplishments of Grade 12 students in a safe, fun, and supervised environment. This event is separate from the grad dinner and dance (Prom).
Event Details
- The event will be held at Central City Fun Park on Tuesday June 23rd, immediately following the Graduation Ceremony.
- It is a late night event running from approximately 9:30pm (bus loading) to 2:20am (last bus drop off at NWSS).
- Bus Transportation is included to the event after the grad ceremony, and returning back to NWSS at the end of the night.
- If you have any questions please reach out to newwestdrygrad@gmail.com
Tickets
- Tickets must be purchased in advance through School Cash Online
- Limited tickets are available.
Support Dry Grad
Dry grad is a parent-led, highly subsidized event, with ticket sales covering only a portion of the total cost. Community support is vital to make this celebration possible. The Dry Grad organizers operate as a committee under the Parent Advisory Council (PAC).
Current Fundraisers for 2026 Dry Grad
- Nellie’s Cleaning Products: This is an ongoing fundraiser, Dry Grad Committee receives 20% of total sales every time a supporter makes a purchase through our unique link!
- Dry Grad Return-It Fundraiser: On your Return-It app make a one time or recurring donation to https://app.return-it.ca/nwssdrygrad.
Check our our social media for more information on our fundraisers and events! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
Ways to contribute
- Join the Parent Dry Grad Committee by emailing newwestdrygrad@gmail.com.
- Volunteer at fundraising events or lead a fundraiser
- Reach out to businesses for sponsorship and donations (letter available).
- To donate through the School District, visit School Cash Online and select “NWSS DRY GRAD” as the fund destination. Tax receipts are issued for eligible donations. Please forward your receipt to newwestdrygrad@gmail.com to help with our tracking and budgeting.
- Donate directly through our fundraising campaign, 100% of funds go to supporting Dry Grad: Fuel the Fun at NWSS Dry Grad!
2026 NWSS Dry Grad Sponsoring Businesses & Organizations
A heartfelt thank-you to every business, organization, and individual who has donated, your support makes Dry Grad possible. This is updated throughout the year as donations come in. Interested in donating? Reach out to join the list by emailing: newwestdrygrad@gmail.com
Platinum Sponsors – $5,000 +
Ambassador – $1,000 +
- Beem Credit Union
- BCL Distribution Branch
- Key West Ford
- New West Fire & Rescue
- Purdy’s Chocolatier
Advocate – $500 +
- El Santo
- Me-n-Eds Pizza Parlos – Burnaby
- Meridian Farm Market
- Queen’s Park Dental
Champion – $200 +
- Adam Lloyd Home Selling Team
- Arts Club Theatre
- Belmont Dental Centre
- Cockney Kings – New West
- Douglas College
- Full Basket Butchery
- Georgie’s Kitchen & Bar
- Gino’s Restaurant
- Green’s & Beans Deli
- Kal Tire
- Neil Douglas Guitar Shop
- Nellie’s Clean
- Oxygen Yoga
- Panago – New Westminster
- Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy
- Rotary Club New Westminster
- Skin Station (Katrina Bruto)
- Taverna Greka
- Viva Orthodontics
Sponsor – $100 +
- Angelina’s Dutch Corner
- Bard on the Beach
- Boswell Dance Academy
- Burger Heaven
- BCAA
- Derek Thornhill
- Foster Grant
- Inn at the Quay
- London Drugs – Westminster Centre
- Massey Theatre
- Safeway – McBride
- Spud Shack Fry Co – New West
- Tourism New West
- Trubar
- Vancouver Canadians Professional Baseball Club
- Zesty Lemon
Supporter – up to $99
- Bosley’s Columbia Square
- Capital City Arcade
- Central City Fun Park
- Chi Nails
- New Westminster Parks & Recreation
- Planet Fitness
- Rain City Games
- Royal City Centre
- Sixth Street Grill
- Steel & Oak
- Stefanos Restaurant