Needs From: Belmont Office of Community-Engaged Learning and Service

We will be hosting four House Rallies this year. Themes for each Rally are below:

Quarter 1 (Aug 5 – Oct 3) →  Friday, September 26, 2025 – Introduction to Colleges and UniversitiesQuarter 2 (Oct 6 – Dec 19) → Friday, November 21, 2025 (1-2:30pm) – Sports Teams and MascotsVolunteers would help students learn about their “house” college (Belmont is connected to the 3rd grade) while enjoying themed sports and activities.SIGN UP HERE in addition to Responding on Get ConnectedQuarter 3 (Jan 7 – March 6) → Friday, February 27, 2026 – Greek Step Show and BandQuarter 4 (Mar 16 – May 21) → Friday, April 10, 2026 – TN-Ready Testing Pep Rally

Lunch buddies are mentors who come eat lunch and spend time once a week with one of our scholars during their lunch periods on Monday - Friday.  You will visit with your “Buddy” during lunch and read, do crafts, play games, and ultimately form a positive relationship.  Consistency, positivity, and fun are what make a great lunch buddy! 

This is a weekly or biweekly commitment.  You can come ANY day of the week, as long as it’s during your Buddy’s assigned lunch period. 

Below are each grade level's lunch times:

Kindergarten – 11:20am – 11:50am1st grade – 11:50am – 12:20pm2nd grade – 10:20am – 10:50am3rd grade – 12:00pm – 12:30pm4th grade – 10:30am – 11:00am5th grade – 10:50am – 11:20am

Steps to become a lunch buddy: 

Complete this lunch buddy application and email application to tiffany.rhodes@mnps.org. Register and submit a background check using this link: https://pencilforschools.org/backgroundcheck/ (Most volunteers fall into the “MNPS Programs” box. It usually takes about 2-3 days for volunteers to clear.)