{"id":253,"date":"2025-07-02T15:30:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T19:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/?page_id=253"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:23:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T18:23:25","slug":"dry-grad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/parents\/dry-grad\/","title":{"rendered":"Dry Grad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is dry grad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The event will be held at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcityfunpark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central City Fun Park<\/a> on Tuesday June 23rd, immediately following the Graduation Ceremony.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a late night event running from approximately 9:30pm (bus loading) to 2:20am (last bus drop off at NWSS).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bus Transportation is included to the event after the grad ceremony, and returning back to NWSS at the end of the night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have any questions please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:newwestdrygrad@gmail.com\">newwestdrygrad@gmail.com<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tickets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tickets must be purchased in advance through <a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.schoolcashonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School Cash Online<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited tickets are available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support Dry Grad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Fundraisers for 2026 Dry Grad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nelliesfundraising.ca\/collections\/all-products\/?sca_ref=10052939.3tPILKhJ0e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nellie&#8217;s Cleaning Products:<\/a> This is an ongoing fundraiser, Dry Grad Committee receives 20% of total sales every time a supporter makes a purchase through our unique link!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dry Grad Return-It Fundraiser:<\/strong> On your Return-It app make a one time or recurring donation to <a href=\"https:\/\/app.return-it.ca\/nwssdrygrad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/app.return-it.ca\/nwssdrygrad<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check our our social media for more information on our fundraisers and events! Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/newwestdrygrad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/newwest.drygrad.5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways to contribute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join the Parent Dry Grad Committee by emailing <a href=\"mailto:newwestdrygrad@gmail.com\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:newwestdrygrad@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">newwestdrygrad@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteer at fundraising events or lead a fundraiser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reach out to businesses for sponsorship and donations (letter available).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To donate through the School District, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.schoolcashonline.com\/Fee\/Details\/3373\/166\/false\/true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School Cash Online<\/a> and select <strong>\u201cNWSS DRY GRAD\u201d<\/strong> as the fund destination. Tax receipts are issued for eligible donations. <strong>Please forward your<\/strong> <strong>receipt to<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:newwestdrygrad@gmail.com\">newwestdrygrad@gmail.com<\/a> <strong>to help with our tracking and budgeting<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donate directly through our fundraising campaign, 100% of funds go to supporting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-CA\/donation-form\/donate-to-nwss-dry-grad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dry Grad: Fuel the Fun at NWSS Dry Grad<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 NWSS Dry Grad Sponsoring Businesses &amp; Organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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:  <a href=\"mailto:newwestdrygrad@gmail.com\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:newwestdrygrad@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">newwestdrygrad@gmail.com<\/a>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Platinum Sponsors &#8211; $5,000 +<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ambassador &#8211; $1,000 +<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beem Credit Union<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BCL Distribution Branch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key West Ford<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New West Fire &amp; Rescue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purdy&#8217;s Chocolatier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advocate &#8211; $500 +<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elsanto.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">El Santo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/meneds.ca\/family-friendly-restaurant-locations\/burnaby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Me-n-Eds Pizza Parlos &#8211; Burnaby<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meridian Farm Market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Queen&#8217;s Park Dental<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Champion &#8211; $200 +<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adamlloyd.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adam Lloyd Home Selling Team<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arts Club Theatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belmont Dental Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cockneykings.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cockney Kings &#8211; New West<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Douglas College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fullbasket.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full Basket Butchery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Georgie&#8217;s Kitchen &amp; Bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ginosrestaurant.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gino&#8217;s Restaurant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green&#8217;s &amp; Beans Deli<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kal Tire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neil Douglas Guitar Shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nellie&#8217;s Clean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oxygen Yoga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panago &#8211; New Westminster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rick Bronson&#8217;s House of Comedy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotary Club New Westminster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skin Station (Katrina Bruto)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taverna Greka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viva Orthodontics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sponsor &#8211; $100 +<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Angelina&#8217;s Dutch Corner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bard on the Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boswell Dance Academy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burger Heaven<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BCAA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Derek Thornhill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster Grant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inn at the Quay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>London Drugs &#8211; Westminster Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Massey Theatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safeway &#8211; McBride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spud Shack Fry Co &#8211; New West<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tourism New West<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trubar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vancouver Canadians Professional Baseball Club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zesty Lemon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supporter &#8211; up to $99<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bosley&#8217;s Columbia Square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capital City Arcade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central City Fun Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chi Nails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Westminster Parks &amp; Recreation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planet Fitness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rain City Games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Royal City Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sixth Street Grill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steel &amp; Oak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stefanos Restaurant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is dry grad? 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