S.U.R.F. Board Grants

Cognition Career Paths for Soaring Eagles

Cognition of Davie County was awarded $1,821 to support its Cognition Career Paths for Soaring Eagles program. These funds will provide four mini field trips for Davie County High School’s Exceptional Children class. Each experience will focus on a different life skill, giving students the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom while building confidence and having fun in real-world settings.

Cooleemee Elementary Pen Pal & Mentor Project

Davie County Early College High School received a $950 grant to support its Cooleemee Elementary Pen Pal and Mentor Project. Through this initiative, members of the school’s National Honor Society will connect with students at Cooleemee Elementary School by exchanging letters and building meaningful relationships. Grant funding will cover stationery supplies and support three planned in-person gatherings, including lunch and structured activities designed to strengthen connections and foster a sense of community between students.

STEM Lab Camp

Davie County 4-H was awarded $1,500 to support an affordable, lab-focused camp for elementary-aged students in Davie County, hosted at Cognition. This hands-on experience is designed to foster critical thinking skills through engaging, science-based activities. The camp will be led by high school members of the 4-H club and students from North Davie Middle School’s Mad Scientist Club, creating meaningful opportunities for younger students to connect with older peers while bonding over a shared interest in science.

Supplies for Science

Davie County High School’s Science Olympiad Team received a $700 grant to support essential program needs. This funding will help cover student competition fees and provide the necessary equipment for participation in Science Olympiad events. By reducing financial barriers, the grant ensures that all team members have the opportunity to compete and perform at their highest level.

Supplies for Success

Davie County High School’s Student Council was awarded $3,210 for their Supplies for Success project. This funding will provide 30 students with backpacks filled with high-quality school supplies designed to last throughout the school year. The project aims to support student success by removing barriers to accessing the materials they need to thrive in the classroom.

COGNITION of Davie County

COGNITION of Davie County – $1,000 to create a sensory-friendly day for Davie High’s Soaring Eagles program at COGNITION. Purchased sensory bags will aim to minimize overwhelming stimuli while offering engaging opportunities for learning and growth. The sensory bags will contain items like fidget tools and noise cancelling headphones. These resources will remain onsite after the event to benefit future guests with sensory sensitivities.

Davie County High School – HOSA Club

Davie County High School – HOSA Club – $700 to fund transportation and fees associated with students attending an upcoming HOSA conference.

Davie County High School – National Honor Society

Davie County High School – National Honor Society – $2,500 for supplies for their “Birthday in a Box” project. Boxes will be created by National Honor Society students and distributed to families with children in need through A Storehouse for Jesus. The birthday boxes will include cake mix, icing, juice, cups, plates, napkins, utensils, candy, balloons and a banner, all of the essential items for a birthday party!

Davie County High School – PE Department

Davie County High School – PE Department – $2,000 to help fund rock climbing holds for the rock climbing wall being installed at Davie County High School. A portion of the funds will also be reserved to allow underprivileged students to apply to waive fees for the Rock Climbing Club to promote inclusivity within the club.

Family Promise of Davie County

Family Promise of Davie County – $1,000 to support Davie County Early College students in creating care bags filled with essential and hygiene items for youth served by Family Promise. This initiative honors the memory of former student Adrianna Barber, whose generous and compassionate spirit continues to inspire acts of kindness in the community.

Davie County High School – Mock Trial Club

Davie County Schools – Davie High School Mock Trial Club – $1,000 to fund competition entry fees, timers, travel costs and professional attire for those that cannot afford it. This club consists of a passionate group of students that are provided with the unique opportunity to learn teamwork, public speaking, critical thinking, sportsmanship, and knowledge of the law. 

Davie County Early College High School

Davie County Early College High School – $2,000 to support more multi-cultural events for the students of the Davie County Early College High School to participate in as well as craft materials and T-shirts for community events. The need was expressed for funds to execute cultural celebrations more frequently. These events give students the opportunity to both learn and develop an appreciation for cultures different from their own. Money will also be used to purchase T-Shirts and craft materials for the students to use when they visit the elementary schools and engage with the younger students.

Davie County High School – Soaring Eagles Program

Davie County High School, Exceptional Children Program, Soaring Eagles – $1,750 to fund a coffee cart led by the Soaring Eagles program and served to the Davie High teachers. The Soaring Eagles students will pass out order forms, collect the forms, make the coffee drinks and deliver them to the teachers each Friday. The hands-on tasks will be able to include all of the students in the Soaring Eagles program and it is designed to help impact our special needs youth. The cart and supplies will provide the students with the opportunity to learn organization, teamwork, time management and leadership.

Davie County High School

Davie County High School – $500 to start Thrifty Eagle which will acquire gently used clothing from the school community to be distributed to Davie High students in need.

Davie County High School – Soaring Eagles Program

Davie County High School, Exceptional Children Program, Soaring Eagles – $500 to plan and execute a field trip for the Soaring Eagles class to visit Bitty and Beau’s coffee shop. This organization hires employees with special needs, and it will hopefully be encouraging for the students to visit.

Davie High Band Booster Club

Davie High Band Booster Club -$4,000 to purchase a new trombone to allow students to play a professional grade instrument.

South Davie Middle School

South Davie Middle School – $884 for A Sense of Belonging to create an outdoor space with tables and chairs and encouraging messages for students.

The Dragonfly House Children's Advocacy Center

The Dragonfly House – $928 to purchase supplies needed to make handmade blankets to distribute to vulnerable children thru Project Linus Organization.