When she and her mother move in with Piper's grandmother, Piper is excited to attend a new school, until she encounters the principal's daughter, who is determined to prove she is better than Piper at being a school office helper.

Piper's mom is working at a popular local pool shop, and Piper wishes she could have a pool too. The only problem is that she doesn't know how to swim! Dreaming of fame when her mother is hired to make a commercial for the local pool supplier, Piper wants more "responsibility" and positions herself in front of the camera for a taste of show bunsiness and wonders if her idea for the commercial will be as impressive as she imagines.