RENT THE ROCK

**a fundraiser for our outdoor learning spaces**

The Rent the Rock program is sponsored by the Oak Grove Foundation and funds our outdoor learning spaces and STEM program. This is a reservation only program and costs $25/day. Families can use the rock to send well wishes, birthday wishes, congratulations, holiday cheer or to show appreciation for your favorite student, teacher or staff member!  

Please review our booking policies before making your reservation. 

BOOKING POLICIES

General

  • You can rent the rock for a max of 3 consecutive days and rentals must be at least 10 days apart. Two days are recommended.

  • You must be an OGE family member or staff member to reserve the rock.

Painting

  • Painting of the rock can occur after 3:30PM on your first reserved day and your reservation ends 24, 48 or 72 hours later, depending on the number of days you reserve.

  • All painting supplies are the renter's responsibility.

  • Do not use OIL BASED PAINT, ENAMEL or SPRAY PAINT or sprayers of any kind! You may NOT use decorations with adhesives on the rock.

  • All artwork painted on the rock must be in good taste and may not contain any foul or derogatory language, religious, political or offensive statements/symbols. 

  • The school and/or Foundation have the right to paint over and revoke future painting privileges for individuals who do not use the correct materials or paint inappropriate messages.

It is recommended to rent the rock for 2 days so you have adequate time for your base coat to dry or for weather challenges. 


Mrs. Deery, Oak Grove’s art teacher, can be hired for painting if her schedule permits, starting at $100. Please contact her directly for more info.


More Painting Tips

  • Pencil out your design idea before painting.

  • Please bring the appropriate tools for painting and clean-up of the area around the rock, including a drop cloth, cardboard box, or newspaper to place around the rock when painting.

  • Please be mindful of the landscaping, sidewalk and border around the rock.

  • Start with a base coat. It may be easiest to use a small roller and paint tray. Depending on the current rock color, you may need two coats. Outdoor/weather-proof acrylic paint works best and dries pretty quickly. 

  • ​ALLOW TIME FOR YOUR COVER COAT (covering the previous design) TO DRY BEFORE PAINTING ON YOUR DESIGN. 

  • Please take all of your supplies and trash with you!

Suggested Supply List

  • Pre-planned design

  • Pencil and eraser

  • Acrylic paint for base- 2oz bottle (2-4)

  • Acrylic paint for design - 2oz bottles in a variety of colors

  • Small roller and paint tray/paper plates

  • Starter pack of acrylic brushes to paint on your design

  • Bottled water & brush rinsing cup

  • Paper plates to mix colors on

  • Bags for trash and taking home brushes to wash

  • Knee pad for kneeling while painting

SPRAY PAINT OR OIL BASE PAINT IS NOT ALLOWED.

Additional Guidelines

  • If you are painting during the school day, please sign in at the front office.

  • Painting on school property, besides the rock, is prohibited. There are no trash cans. Water is available by the front office, but should not be dumped on school property.  

  • In the event of inclement weather, you may towel dry and brave the elements, put up a pop-up tent to paint underneath or reach out to reschedule for the next available day. We recommend you look for additional availability prior to requesting a weather reschedule.

  • If you share on social media and are okay with us reposting, please tag @oakgrovefoundation.

How to Reserve the Rock

  • To make a reservation, please choose from one of the available dates listed on the calendar system (after clicking the button below). We use a first come, first served basis for available reservation dates.

  • On the reservation calendar, it will show your appointment as 8.5 hours because it starts at 3:30PM, but your reservation is for 24 hours.

  • Please tell us why you're renting the rock under RTR Purpose (birthday, event, etc.).

  • To book additional days, use the Book Another Appointment button on the confirmation page.