STEP ONE: Sign and upload the completed Guidelines Form online using the Paint a Parking Spot Google Form. Guidelines Forms will close on Sept 4 at 11:59 pm.

• Designs will be collected, and students will be notified if there is any issue with their design via their LCPS school email address. Students will have 72 hours to resubmit any design that isn't approved. 

Step Two: Payment for Reserved Spot

• Once you have requested your desired spot, you must pay the $20 painting fee using the School Cash Payment Portal.

Step Three: Painting Day!

• Check in at the Table in front of the Athletic Entrance

• Bathrooms will be CLOSED during painting. Please plan accordingly. 

• With your approved design, you may begin to paint your parking spot

*Students must purchase their own paint and supplies and be able to paint their spot on assigned days. Painting outside the set time will result in your spot being covered with black paint.*

Dates:

• Sunday, September 10th @ 8am - 12pm

• Saturday, September 16th @ 8am - 12pm

• Monday, September 25th @ 8am - 12pm

• Date ABOVE are based on weather and may be canceled in case of inclement weather. Dates may be assigned if needed. Students will be contacted if this process must occur.

SUPPLIES FOR PAINTING

• Latex Paint-Exterior-Water Based

-No oil-based paints, No reflective paints, No Spray paint, No Glitter paint

• Brushes, rollers or sponge to apply paint (nothing else permitted)

• Masking tape to park off 4-inch border from white lines & spot number

• Stool or towel to sit on

• Chalk to sketch design

• Broom to sweep spot

• Plastic drop cloth to put under paint cans

• Plastic containers for water or paint

• Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, water, snacks

DESIGN CRITERIA

• THE DESIGN YOU SUBMIT MUST BE HAND DRAWN BY YOU - NOT AN IMAGE TAKEN FROM THE INTERNET

• No double meanings

• No episode time stamps

• Must be school-appropriate

• Design must be approved BEFORE painting 

• Prohibited items will be painted over in black at the discretion of the administration and disciplinary action may be taken

• Nothing profane, obscene, or lewd(inappropriate language, content, or sexual references)

• No references to illegal activity (drugs, alcohol, gang behavior, tobacco, violence or threats of violence)

• No religious or political statements, imagery, references, or allusions

• Nothing that is discriminatory or perceived to be discriminatory in nature

• Lyrics or quotation MUST be school-appropriate

• No references to students or faculty/names; must be school-appropriate historical figures, contemporary figures, or fictional characters

• This is NOT a right - this is a privilege

PAINTING TIPS

• Sweep the dirt and pebbles off the spot before you paint

• Use chalk to draw out your sketch & consider making a stencil ahead of time for lettering or detailed images to save time

• Bring extra plastic containers (no glass) for water and brushes

• Bring a drop cloth or plastic sheeting to put under your paint cans NO paint is permitted outside your spot, on the white lines or parking lot curbs.

• Limit your paint palette as the quarts of paint are expensive or share colors with a friend.

-It will take 2 quarts of paint to cover the spot if you are using a solid color.