Rock Rental
MPA Spirit Rock: Instructions & Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Pleasant Academy parents, students, and staff may rent the use of the Spirit Rock in front of the school to paint with a personalized message for the whole school to see! Please note, you paint the rock yourself.
Reserve the Rock using the signup genius link here SignUpGenius link. Then pay for your reservation on the MPA PTA Store website here MPA PTA website.
Below are guidelines and frequently asked questions to consider before reserving the Spirit Rock…
What can I rent the Spirit Rock for?
You can rent the Spirit Rock for almost anything! Paint the Spirit Rock to celebrate birthdays and achievements, as a thank you, congratulations on an accomplishment, good luck, special milestone, offer well wishes and words of encouragement, etc. The Spirit Rock is a fun way to share any kind of positive message.
Are there any restrictions regarding what I can put on the Spirit Rock?
All Spirit Rock decorations must meet the same handbook standard expected of any school-sponsored sign, attire, events, etc. Renting the Spirit Rock for advertising, commercial, political, or religious purposes is prohibited. Mount Pleasant Academy administration/PTO has the right to remove any painting deemed inappropriate by school administration without notice to those who painted the Spirit Rock. Vulgar, lewd, obscene or plainly offensive paintings are not permitted and will be removed, as will any paintings/messages that may cause substantial disruption to school operations. Note: Your paintings do not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the school. Paintings that appear to represent otherwise (i.e., that appear to be endorsed by, or coming from, the school) are not permitted and will be removed.
How do I rent the Spirit Rock?
Renting the Spirit Rock is a simple process - simply use the SignUpGenius link to see if the date you’d like is available. Complete the SignUpGenius and then follow up with the payment link to the MPA PTA website. Please note: Your reservation is not confirmed until you have an email confirmation from SignUpGenius and a payment receipt from the PTA website.
How much does it cost to Paint the Spirit Rock?
$40 per 24-hour rental period (3:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
How can I tell if the Spirit Rock is available to rent?
Select the date you wish to Paint the Spirit Rock on the SignUpGenius. The page will indicate that the Spirit Rock is available for rent by indicating "1 spot available." If you see another name already listed on that date, it means that the Spirit Rock has already been rented and is unavailable.
How long is my rental for?
The Spirit Rock rental begins at 3:00 pm on the DAY BEFORE your reservation date and continues until 3:00 pm on the DAY OF your reservation date. (Example – if John wants to paint the Spirit Rock for Monday, November 22, he paints the Spirit Rock on Sunday, November 21 anytime after 3 PM). You may sign up for more than one day per year, however, to give everyone an opportunity to Paint the Spirit Rock, you may not rent the Spirit Rock for more than 2 consecutive days.
How do I pay to Paint the Spirit Rock?
Payment must be made through the MPA PTA Store.
Where does the money go?
All proceeds benefit the Mount Pleasant Academy PTA and will be used to support students and to assist in their learning.
What supplies do I need?
You will typically need 2-3 cans of spray paint for the base coat, additional acrylic or latex paint (note – latex takes longer to dry, so if you plan to use latex paint for the base coat, plan accordingly) for your design, and tarps/drop cloths/garbage bags to protect the grass. We recommend craft/foam brushes for the design. You are responsible for removing all supplies and cleaning up the area when you leave.
What if I rent the Spirit Rock and the weather is bad?
The Spirit Rock can easily be towel dried and painted. You may wish to bring a large tent to shelter/shade the Spirit Rock from the elements while painting. The PTA will not offer refunds under any circumstances.
Can the MPA PTA paint the Spirit Rock for me?
The MPA PTA is not responsible for painting the Spirit Rock. You are welcome to find someone to paint the Spirit Rock for you if you wish, but painting the Spirit Rock is fun, and no matter what you do, the person or group you are painting it for will love it.
What if the Spirit Rock is already rented on the date I want?
Spirit Rock reservations are on a first come, first serve basis, so make your reservations NOW! If the date you want is already reserved, choose the next available date, either before or after.
What if I’m painting the Spirit Rock and someone shows up thinking they reserved it?
If this happens, please contact the PTA President at laurenghamel@gmail.com