NWSS Dry Grad 2025 – Celebrate Safely!
What is Dry Grad?
Dry Grad is an alcohol and drug-free party organized by parents to celebrate our Grade 12 students’ graduation. It’s a safe and fun way for our graduates to commemorate their achievement. (Note: This is separate from the prom dinner/dance on June 20, 2025.)
Event Details
Who: NWSS Grade 12 students with a ticket
Where: Central City Fun Park, Surrey
When: June 24th, 2025 Post Convocation (9:30 pm – 2:00 am)
Transportation: Students will be bussed from Queen’s Park Arena after the convocation ceremony and returned by bus to NWSS after the event
Tickets
Tickets will go on sale after Spring Break 2025. Pre-purchase is required; no tickets will be available at the door.
What’s Included:
- Bus transportation to and from the event
- Security guards and fencing for a safe, closed event
- Venue entrance
- Fun Card for activities (see Central City Funpark website for attractions)
- All-you-can-eat food from food trucks and other food/drinks
- Other fun activities
Ticket sale details will be announced after Spring Break.
Support Dry Grad
Dry Grad is a highly subsidized event, with ticket sales covering only a portion of the costs. Here’s how you can help:
- Volunteer for the Parent Dry Grad Committee. Email us at newwestdrygrad@gmail.com
- Help at our fundraising events
- Consider making a donation
To donate, visit School Cash Online https://newwestschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/3373/166/false/true and select “NWSS DRY GRAD” as the fund destination. The School District will issue a donation receipt.
Upcoming Fundraisers
- Ongoing: Return-It Fundraiser
- Drop off recyclables at any Return-It location
- Reference account: 604-517-6220
- Purdy’s Spring Sale
- Order Purdy’s treats using campaign number 80522
- Fundraising website: https://fundraising.purdys.com/join.aspx/2122302-128023
- Pickup at NWSS on April 16th (at Parent Teacher Conferences)
- April 3rd: Pub Night
- Where: Georgie’s Local Kitchen & Bar (250 Columbia St)
- Tickets are $30 and includes a burger and a beverage (house wine/beer/non-alcoholic)
- Purchase your ticket at https://www.simpletix.com/e/nwss-dry-grad-2025-pub-night-tickets-206443
- Dry Grad Raffle
- Prizes:
- 2 Canucks Game Tickets
- Keurig Coffee Machine
- $250 Gas Gift Cards
- Opens on March 17th
- Draw will be held April 26th
- Purchase Tickets at https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/drygrad
- Or scan the QR Code Below:
Stay Connected
Email: newwestdrygrad@gmail.com
Facebook: New West Dry Grad
Instagram: @newwestdrygrad
Join us in making NWSS Dry Grad 2025 an unforgettable celebration for our graduates!