Message from Dr. Abel
Midlo Principal’s Message: November 16, 2021
Photo by: Bridget Tracy
Dr. Abel delivers weekly school-wide message every Tuesday.
Morning Student Drop Off
Parents please remember to drop students off on the right side of our drive lanes to keep the traffic flow moving. Do not stop in the left lane as the left lane is for traffic exiting the school only. Thank you for your continued support.
Free Lunch – What that means
USDA has extended national waivers for all students to continue receiving free breakfast and lunch daily during the 2021-22 school year. Free lunch constitutes the daily meal, which is listed on the school menu, plus either a milk or mini 4oz juice. It does not include a la carte items, which are items that include a charge. Students must have cash or money available in their account in order to purchase a la carte items. Students who bring their lunch from home to school can add a fruit, a vegetable and a milk for free.
Questions? Call Chesterfield County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services at 804-743-3717.
Take the Plunge
Click here to read how you can support our Champions Together program by either taking the Plunge or sponsoring Team Midlo as they take the Plunge.
Library Fundraiser
It’s time to order your Midlo tote bag, backpack tag, or glitter ornament to support the library. They make great holiday gifts or a treat for yourself! Go to bit.ly/mdhsdesigns to see all the options and bit.ly/mdhskeepsake to place your order by December 10th. Thank you for supporting the Midlo Library!
Five Weeks of Giving
Midlo’s Five Weeks of Giving has entered week four. What an amazing start thus far – so much food has already been collected thanks to the incredible generosity of our Midlo community. Midlothian High School, led by our school counseling department, is working with our partner, Kingsway Church to collect items to support our families. Check out the flyer below to see what we are collecting each week. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.
Athletics
Midlothian High School football will host another regional playoff game this Friday. Be on the lookout for ticket information as tickets will be available online.
Click here to purchase your ticket in advance (and remember to arrive early to beat the lines). ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE! Tickets are $8 for everyone and ONLY VHSL Passes are accepted.
Congratulations to our girls cross country team as they finished 2nd in the state, led by Gabbi Garcia who was the overall winner at the state meet this past weekend.
Also, congratulations to our girls volleyball team as they wrapped up their amazing season this past weekend when they fell in the state quarterfinal matchup with Patrick Henry (Roanoke).
The last Winter Sport (Indoor Track) will have tryouts on Wednesday- 11/17 @3:15 P.M. at the Football Stadium. Please be sure anyone trying out has uploaded their most current VHSL Physical & all other forms on our Athletic Website before attending.
Our Winter Sports Parent Meetings are scheduled for 6 P.M. on November 17th for Girls Basketball and November 22nd for Indoor Track, Swim, Boys Basketball & Wrestling. All meetings will be held in-person. Be sure to check with each coach for the room number and other information.
Chesterfield Technical Center Opportunities
The Chesterfield Technical Center (CTC) is a wonderful opportunity for our students. Students who are enrolled in a program through the CTE are often some of our most engaged students. They can earn a license, certification and/or college credit before they graduate in the career field of their choice!
The CTC has courses for everyone and rising 11th and 12th graders can apply soon! Applications open January 17th and an Open House at both campuses is scheduled for December 4th.
9th grade students can also attend the open house to get excited about future opportunities, but you can not enroll until your sophomore year.
Watch the video linked below for more information!
College and Career Info
Midlothian HS’s Financial Aid Workshop is this Wednesday, November 17th @ 6:30 P.M. in the Library. Belinda Hill, Financial Aid officer from the University of Richmond will offer a presentation on the navigation of financial aid (and recent changes to the FAFSA) – to help families make important college decisions in the upcoming months. Also available is Cheryl Edlow, Midlothian’s GRASP Advisor, who will describe her no-cost program and how GRASP can help families with submitting the FAFSA and seeking funding sources for prospective college students.
IB Open House
Midlothian HS hosted their International Baccalaureate (IB) open house last night (11/16) at 6:30 P.M. This event is mostly for current 8th graders who are interested in learning more about our IB program; however, current 9th and 10th-grade Midlo students are also welcome to attend if they would like to learn more about the program and possibly apply to the program.
CCPS Resources and Important Dates
Click here to view a wealth of important CCPS resources and upcoming dates
PTSO News
If you would like to get involved and learn about PTSO events, please join us on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. for our PTSO meetings. All members are always welcome. We will have in-person meetings.
Our next meeting is today, Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00 P.M. in the library. We will not meet again until Wednesday, January 12. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions
Midlo Scoop
If you are interested in advertising in the Midlo Scoop, please contact Lisa Martin Hudgins at [email protected].
Midlo substitute teachers needed
In case you didn’t hear – CCPS has provided a raise for substitute teachers. And, substitute teachers will receive a substantial pay bump for high need days, such as Fridays.
Did you know that you can select the schools where you can serve as a substitute teacher? That’s right, if you want to substitute teach at Midlo only, then you can do that. Midlothian HS is looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and dedicated substitute teachers to fill in for our amazing teachers when they are absent. Click on the link below if you wish to apply to serve as a substitute teacher at Midlo.
Financial Support
Midlothian High School hosts many events, such as dances, graduation, and more that may incur various expenses. Please contact your school counselor if you ever need support with financial expenses associated with such events. Our Trojans in Need (TIN) fund and group have helped students to pay for a dance, acquire a dress or graduation attire. We will keep all conversations and requests for support confidential.
Yearbook
2020-2021 Yearbooks are available for pickup. Please contact Mr. Tim Johnson, our yearbook advisor, to arrange for your student’s yearbook to be brought up to the front office. He can be reached via email at: [email protected]
Attention Seniors
Did you miss the opportunity to order your Cap & Gown? Don’t stress, you can still order graduation items, including your cap and gown, by visiting their website at: www.hjvirginia.com.
Job Opportunities
Do you know someone who is a hard worker and might be interested in returning to Midlo? If they are looking for full-time employment, including health benefits and some limited overtime, then consider applying to serve as a Midlothian High School Day Porter by clicking on the link below.
Did you know that you can select the schools where you can serve as a substitute teacher? That’s right, if you want to substitute teach at Midlo only, then you can do that. Midlothian HS is looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and dedicated substitute teachers to fill in for our amazing teachers when they are absent. Click on the link below if you wish to apply to serve as a substitute teacher at Midlo.
Lilly Moidel, Class of 2024
Sophomore Lilly Moidel has been on staff for two years, and enjoys writing about sporting events, and stories that involve...
