Spirit Rock Reservations

(2026–2027 School Year)

Spirit Rock Information

Reservation Dates

• PTO Members: Reservations open July 27
• Non-Members: Reservations open July 30

What is the Spirit Rock?

The TCES Spirit Rock is a fun way to celebrate your child and our school community! Reserve the rock to recognize:

• Birthdays
• Student accomplishments
• Special celebrations
• School events
• Good luck or well wishes
• Congratulations

Painting the Spirit Rock has become a favorite TCES tradition for families and friends.100% of Spirit Rock proceeds support TCES PTO programs, in-school initiatives, and events that benefit our students and staff.

Please limit reservations to one Spirit Rock rental per child each school year so more families have an opportunity to participate.

Pricing

You do not have to be a PTO member to reserve the Spirit Rock.

However, PTO members receive:

• Early access to reservations
• A discounted rental rate

PTO Member: $25 per day (non-refundable)

Non-Member: $40 per day (non-refundable)

How to Reserve the Spirit Rock

PTO Members

1. Purchase your PTO membership.
2. Complete checkout for your membership before accessing the member reservation form.
3. Complete the Spirit Rock Date Reservation Form.
4. Complete the Spirit Rock Payment Form and check out online.

Non-Members

1. Complete the Spirit Rock Date Reservation Form.
2. Complete the Spirit Rock Payment Form and check out online.

Please note: Reserving the Spirit Rock requires two separate forms:

1. Select your date.
2. Submit your payment.

Reservations are not complete until both forms have been submitted.

Spirit Rock Guidelines

Please read the following guidelines carefully. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the loss of future Spirit Rock reservation privileges.

• Reservations are first come, first served.
• Only one family may reserve the Spirit Rock per day.
• Rental fees are non-refundable, including cancellations due to illness, travel, weather, or other circumstances.
• The PTO is unable to reschedule reservations. Please remember our PTO Board members are volunteers.
• TCES PTO reserves the right to block dates for school use.

Reservation Times

Each reservation runs from 4:00 PM the day before your reserved date until 4:00 PM on your reserved date.

For example, if your reservation is for September 20, you may begin painting the rock after 4:00 PM on September 19. Your message may remain until 4:00 PM on September 20.

Painting Responsibilities

The renter is responsible for:

• Providing all painting supplies
• Painting the rock
• Cleaning up the area after painting

The TCES PTO is not responsible for unauthorized painting of the Spirit Rock.

Acceptable Messages

Please keep all messages school appropriate.

The following are not permitted:

• Profane language
• Offensive or derogatory messages
• Inappropriate symbols or images

Painting Tips

For the best results:

• Apply a coat of water-based primer or base paint to cover the previous design.
• Spray paint works well for creating a background.
• Cardboard stencils are a great way to make clean designs and lettering.

Please Do Not Use

• Oil-based paint
• Puffy paint
• Glitter paint
• Glue
• Stickers
• Any non-water-based materials

Ready to Reserve?

Online Spirit Rock reservation forms will be available beginning July 27 for PTO members and July 30 for non-members.

Need Help Painting the Spirit Rock?

Don't have time to paint it yourself? Consider hiring a local Spirit Rock artist!

Thank You to Our Sponsor

Paintings and More by Alex

Additional Spirit Rock Painters

• Spirit Rocks by Joanne
• Rachel ROCKS It
• Milltown Spirit
• I A.M. Murals

Please note: These businesses are shared as a convenience for our families. The TCES PTO does not endorse or guarantee the services of any individual painter.

Questions?

Please email us at tegacaypto@gmail.com