There are many ways you can contribute to our school’s success, and make a difference for our school and our students. In our school, this can include providing in-kind donations, contributing cash and lending expertise and technical knowledge. Connect with our principal on what may be appropriate. For more information on ways to give to CBE, visit the Donate page ​on the CBE website.​​​

EvenStart Winter Hampers

It is an annual tradition at William Reid School (WR) to support the EvenStart Foundation, in partnership with the Heartland Agency in Calgary, by helping families during the holiday season. This year we have the pleasure of sponsoring five (5) families in the city of Calgary who need a helping hand.

We encourage parents to engage their children in the process. Our goal of having our children participate in the EvenStart Christmas hampers is to foster a sense of community citizenship, service and engagement.

Use the links below to review instructions and family lists to learn how you can make a meaningful impact this holiday season!

Parent Volunteers

We are looking for 5 parent volunteers to collect gift items at their house for one Grade/Family. The pickup date by EvenStart Foundation is on Monday, December 15 between 9am and 12pm.

Volunteer Commitment Includes:

  • Having your home address & cell phone number made available to your fellow grade parents.
  • Collecting and storing donated gift items in your home until EvenStart comes to your home to pick up the donations on December 15. Please check off each gift item as they are dropped off using the table for your designated Grade/Family in the 2025 Christmas Hampers google sheet.
  • Being home on Monday, December 15 between 9am and 12pm to ensure collection by EvenStart.

If you wish to volunteer or if you have any questions related to the EvenStart Christmas Hampers, please contact Sarah Simms at sarahasimms@me.com.

Thank you in advance for your generous donations!

Manchester Bottle Depot Donation

Manchester Bottle Depot – 410 – 38a Ave SE Calgary Alberta 

All parents can drop off their used bottles and containers at Manchester Bottle Depot and donate them to William Reid School. We appreciate all donations. Just let them know that you want to donate to “William Reid School”.  

Mabels Labels

Let’s eliminate our lost and found! WRSFS is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels, a leading provider of personalized labels that are as tough as they are cute. Easy, online ordering gets your labels dispatched within one business day to your door. By visiting Mabel's Labels you are supporting our school's programs when you make a purchase of your own. 

​​​Donating to Our School

Ways to give to our school include:

Monetary (cash) Donation
  • I wish to receive a tax receipt for my donation. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.
    • Visit the EducationMatters online donation webpage to make a donation. (Preferred donation method)
    • Write a cheque payable to EducationMatters  (all one word) and include the name of our school and the specific program, activity or item you want your donation to support in the 'memo' section. Give the cheque to the school or mail it to: EducationMatters, 1221 8 Street SW Calgary, AB T2R 0L4
  • I do not wish to receive a tax receipt for my donation
    • ​Write a cheque made payable to Calgary Board of Education  and include the name of our school and the specific program, activity or item you want your donation to support in the 'memo' section. Give the cheque to the school.
In-kind donations of school supplies or equipment 
  • Please complete this form | In-kind Donations Form
    If you have multiple items in different categories, please fill out the form for each item. This will help us to process your offer more efficiently.

Thank you for thinking of our school!​