Priority Programs

The Priority Programs listed here are supported almost exclusively by donations and gifts. Donors may direct contributions directly to one of these programs, to a specific school, to an educational area of their choosing, or may give an unrestricted gift that will allow the district to allocate funds to areas of current greatest need. EDUCATION

Each of the district's 132 schools has unique needs, including library books and equipment, sports team funding, art projects, garden installations, grounds improvements, special programs, and support for individual students in need. Gifts to individual schools are gratefully accepted. The Advancement Office can assist donors in matching their gifts to a school in their area and to projects of interest at that site.

• Technology
• Art supplies
• Library
• Field trips
• Gym equipment
• Musical instruments

BASIC NEEDS 

Investing in students' basic needs goes beyond creating a supportive and equitable educational environment—it's about returning to what truly matters: school supplies, clothing, transportation, access to extracurricular activities, sports fees, and more. These essentials, no matter how simple, make a profound difference. When students have access to these critical resources, they can focus on their dreams and aspirations without worry. Support Surrey students today and help them DREAM BIG.

PLAYGROUND 

Elementary school playgrounds are important hubs of play and gathering for the school and community. They encourage physical activity and peer interactions.  Schools must pay for their own playground installations and renovations which can be very costly and particularly challenging to fund in complex neighbourhoods. Gifts for playground upgrades and necessary replacements will have an important and long-lasting impact on an entire school community and can be matched to the donor’s neighbourhood of choice. 

EXTRACURRICULAR 

The Surrey School District, in partnership with community recreation leaders and other local sports organizations, is committed to developing the individual skills and self-confidence of each student who learns through the power of play in a safe and nurturing after-school environment. Due to the vast landscape of Surrey, we understand the needs vary across the district and we recognize the support must continue beyond the 9-3 classroom. Click here to learn more about the following After-School Programs.

SCHOLARSHIPS 

Donate towards a scholarship for a Surrey student graduating from a secondary school.  You may make a one-time donation and therefore have a one-time scholarship or you may donate annually or set up a trust with the scholarship amounts given annually to the student from accrued interest. When setting up a scholarship you may name the scholarship and decide on the criteria and eligibility of the recipient.

Feeding Futures Meal Program

Breakfast Program

The breakfast program provides an essential source of nutrition for our students, allowing them to begin each school day with a well-balanced meal for both their body and mind. Each morning, students can choose from items such as cereal, 2% milk, whole wheat toast and jam, cheese, yogurt, eggs, and a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. Along with a warm breakfast, students are met by a trusted adult from the school community and welcomed into the space to enjoy a meal with their peers.

Lunch Program

The lunch program ensures that our students are nourished with a healthy afternoon meal, energizing them for the rest of the school day. Our nutritious lunches are prepared off-site and supplied to our schools daily, allowing students to stay in class with their peers and removing any stigma our students may feel. The lunch menu rotates through items such as sandwiches & wraps filled with different proteins, cultural options, a variety of salads, and fruits and vegetables.  

Snack Program

Snacks are distributed each year to students in need at 130 of Surrey’s 132 schools, feeding more than 1000 children per day. This program is operated in partnership with the Surrey Firefighters Charitable Society and is supported entirely through donations from the community. Funding is needed to continue the program and to provide fresh fruit, protein and dairy products.