Two days remain in the third nine-week marking period as grades close on March 17, 2022. As a reminder, schools will be closed on Friday, March 18, 2022. Speaking of reminders, don’t forget to move those clocks ahead one hour this weekend as we look forward to enjoying longer days and sunlight.

Last reminder – Don’t forget that April 1, 2022, is an even day of school.

Daily Announcements

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Congratulations, Orchestra

Last week, I was honored to chaperone our Orchestra students to their formal annual assessments, where I witnessed a very special moment. Just a couple of months removed from learning that their Orchestra teacher could no longer continue as their instructor, a Midlothian HS graduate led our Orchestra students to the highest rating possible (SUPERIOR) in all categories.  Thank you to their long-term substitute teacher, Mr. Harper, and a special thank you to their current teacher, Mr. Grossman, for preparing our orchestra students through this challenging time. As Mr. Grossman said, “pressure creates diamonds.”  

Fun Events Ahead

Midlo faculty and students look forward to celebrating a fun spirit week starting on March 28, 2022. Details of each spirit day will be shared soon.

The following events are also scheduled during our Spirit Week

• PowderPuff football game (sponsored by the junior class) – Thursday, March 31, 2022 (2 P.M.).  This is a student event only – no outside visitors.
• SCA Picnic – Friday, April 1, 2022
• Spring Sports Pep Rally – April 1, 2022

Exam Information

Exams are back for all students.  Seniors will have an opportunity to be exempt from their exam following the guidelines outlined on P.22 of the student handbook.  Exam Exemption and other details can be obtained by clicking here.

Attention Seniors

We hope to share a letter outlining all the important events in the near future. In the meantime, one of our first big events on the horizon is the Senior Cap & Gown Delivery / Pickup. Seniors who ordered their Cap & Gown may pick them up during lunch on March 24 and March 25, 2022.  

Please visit hjvirginia.com ASAP to order your Cap & Gown if you have not already done so.

Testing Alert

This is a reminder that all Sophomore students will complete the English 10 Writing SOL assessment next week. This test is completed over two days. All students will begin the test at 8:35 A.M. in the auxiliary gym (or assigned classroom) on the day the student is scheduled for their 10th grade English class.

PTSO Update

Our next PTSO meeting will be held on tomorrow, March 9th at 6 P.M. It will be a brief meeting followed by a presentation from the College Funding Coach, which begins at 6:30 P.M. in our school’s auditorium.

Our Post-Prom Committee is working hard on planning the event. Please refer to the email previously shared as it contains details about making donations for this fun event. If you would like to help chair a committee, we still need a volunteer coordinator. Please email us at [email protected].

CCPS SAT Resources and Information

We are pleased to let you know that your 11th-grade student will take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) during the school day on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that measures the reading, writing, and math skills that students learn in high school. Testing on a school day will allow your student to complete this important assessment in a familiar setting at no cost to your family.  

Before testing, we recommend that each student take these steps to get ready:

• Create a College Board account at collegeboard.org/mysat. Students will need this account to view their SAT scores once they’re ready.  
• Sign up for free practice at satpractice.org. Videos and online practice items are available here at no charge from the Khan Academy.  
• Plan to bring a familiar calculator in good working order. Check the SAT Calculator Policy to make sure your calculator will be allowed for this test.  
• Come to school ready to do your best. Plan to get a good night’s rest the night before and eat a good breakfast before the test!

Additionally, virtual learners should be in touch with their home school if they wish to participate.  

We are excited to provide this valuable opportunity for all our 11th grade students. Additional information about this test can be found in the SAT School Day Student Guide or the CollegeBoard website. Please contact your child’s school if you have any further questions.  

Support our students/school and save yourself from cooking

The Midlothian Band Boosters will be hosting a spirit night at Blaze Pizza on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, from 5 P.M. – 8 P.M.  In-person please show the flyer, paper or electronic. On the website or the app enter coupon code 1176A. Pick up or curbside only – delivery is not available for fundraisers.

Tres Machos IB Spirit Night

All are welcome to order some delicious Mexican food at Tres Machos, located at 11521 Midlothian Turnpike Suite H, North Chesterfield, VA 23235 on Thursday, March 24, 2022 3 P.M. – 10 P.M. Order in or call for carryout at (804) 464-1571. This local business has generously agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds of this event to Midlo IBPC. Don’t forget to tell them you are with Midlo IB!

Summer Behind the Wheel Signups

Summer Behind the Wheel sign-ups April 12, 13 and 14, 2022 after school in the closed commons.

Seeking feedback #

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks feedback on its use of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund. Please click here to submit comments or ideas.

Coffee + Conversation

Parents and caregivers are invited for weekly Coffee + Conversation, free virtual sessions 1-2 P.M. offering helpful information. Building resilience is the topic for March 9. Register for the sessions that most interest you: bit.ly/3f4C7V7. Coffee + Conversation is hosted by the school system’s Family and Community Engagement Office and Chesterfield County Prevention Services.

Job Opportunities – Student Job Fair (Save the Date):

Chesterfield County Public Schools is hosting a student Job Fair.

On April 27, 2022, from 3:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at the Chesterfield Technical Center (13900 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112) 40+ local employers will be on hand offering short-term (seasonal) and long-term employment opportunities with opportunities for students to interview on the spot and possibly be hired during the job fair.

Though the Job Fair is open to all employment eligible CCPS high school students, the primary focus is for seniors who are still seeking a post-high school plan. Click on the following link if your senior is still seeking a post-high school plan and encourage them to register for the event.  https://forms.gle/aqBeVTx8cb3ifWdX8.

This event will be held at the Thomas R. Fulghum Center (Chesterfield Career and Technical @Hull) located at 13900 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112. Be sure to dress appropriately for an interview.

CCPS Online Registration

Registration for CCPS online summer/school year is OPEN and will CLOSE on April 29th.

https://mychesterfieldschools.com/ccpsonline

SCHOOL & SUMMER Application Dates: opened – Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 9 A.M.      

CLOSES – Friday, April 29, 2022 at 5 P.M.

Full Credit (Year) Class: $325 ·        

Half Credit (Semester) Class: $165

Application Process

• Family completes the application using the link on the CCPSOnline page
• Student’s counselor verifies the course request
• CCPSOnline notifies the student of acceptance and completes the enrollment
• Payment: In May, families will receive a notification via email regarding payment, if required, for the student’s online courses for the 2022 – 2023 school year. Please do not submit any school year payments unless you receive this notification.
• The Application Tracker can be used to determine application status as it moves through this process.

Parent Morning Drop Off:

Did you know it’s a state law to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk? Please be extra mindful of our students crossing the street on their way to school. The safety of our students will always be our top priority.

Attendance:

Parents, we have prepared attendance notes you can download and fill out for your student’s tardy, dismissal, and absence. Click here (or visit https://bit.ly/MidloNote).  

Please note, if someone other than a parent/guardian is picking up your child, we need that in writing as students can be dismissed only on the request and authorization of the parent or legal guardian.  

Students shall not be released during the school day to any person not authorized by the student’s parent or legal guardian. Students returning to school must check back in with the attendance office.

Returning from a dismissal:

Parents, please remind your student that they need to check back into school through attendance anytime they leave the building with a dismissal permit.  

Student Medication:

If it is necessary for a student to receive medication during school hours, parents should contact the school for more information on the medication policy.

Under School Board Policy 4130 and its accompanying regulation 4130-R, all medications and refills must be brought to school by a parent or guardian. Prescription medication requires a written doctor’s order. Parents must sign a student medication administration request form. Except as provided in Policies 4130 and 4130- R, students found with medication are subject to disciplinary action as described in the Standards for Student Conduct and Attendance. Prescription medication must be in the original container labeled by a pharmacist.

Over-the-counter medication must be in a new, unopened container. Parents of a student with a chronic health condition must provide to the school clinic all medication prescribed by a healthcare provider and related supplies/equipment in the student’s emergency action plan, keeping both refilled as needed throughout the school year. Parents should be aware that medication is not accessible from the clinic during before- or after-school activities. At the end of each school year, parents must pick up their child’s medication from the school or it will be discarded. The deadline to pick up medication will be announced in May or June.

Job Opportunities – Student Job Fair (Save the Date):

Chesterfield County Public Schools is hosting a student Job Fair.

On April 27, 2022, from 3:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at the Chesterfield Technical Center (13900 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112) 40+ local employers will be on hand offering short-term (seasonal) and long-term employment opportunities with opportunities for students to interview on the spot and possibly be hired during the job fair.

Though the Job Fair is open to all employment eligible CCPS high school students, the primary focus is for seniors who are still seeking a post-high school plan. Click on the following link if your senior is still seeking a post-high school plan and encourage them to register for the event.  https://forms.gle/aqBeVTx8cb3ifWdX8.

This event will be held at the Thomas R. Fulghum Center (Chesterfield Career and Technical @Hull) located at 13900 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112. Be sure to dress appropriately for an interview.

Food from an Outside Vendor:

Parents – please do not bring food from outside vendors for students to consume during the school day. We understand that on occasion parents will need to drop off lunch for their students and we have a system in place for such needs. We simply ask that parents do not deliver food from local fast food restaurants.  Don’t forget – school lunches are free to all students for the 21-22 school year.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Attention Parents of Seniors:

Recognize your senior and show your parent pride by displaying the Class of 2022 sign in your yard!

The Midlothian High School PTSO will be selling Midlothian High School Class of 2022 Graduate yard signs again this year. The cost of each sign is $20.00. Each one-sided sign is 18 inches by 24 inches and includes a mounting stake. You can order now through March 18, 2022. This spring sale will not be delivered until April; however, the March deadline is the FINAL DEADLINE FOR THE YEAR. We can only collect fees for this activity online. No checks, please.  Please contact your school counselor if you are interested in obtaining a sign, but you are experiencing financial challenges at this time.

An email will be sent when the signs are ready for pick up with details on how distribution will happen. Signs are great to display in your yard all year and use in pictures! Our MHS signs are specific to our high school with name, logo and year thereby making a great keepsake. Again, the deadline to order signs is 3/18/2022.

Click here or the link below to place your order.

https://midlothian-class-of-2021-senior-yard-sign-spring-sale-copy.cheddarup.com

Bravo Awards!

Do you know a Midlothian HS graduate who has gone on to achieve greatness or make a significant contribution in some form? If so, then please consider nominating a Midlothian alum to be recognized as a Bravo award winner.

A Bravo award is like the Oscars for Chesterfield County Public Schools, designed to recognize the best of the best among our graduates. Help me to recognize the amazing accomplishments of our graduates and add to the display of Bravo recipient banners along our main hallway by nominating a deserving Midlothian grad for this prestigious award.

We currently have the most Bravo Award recognitions in CCPS and I’m confident we will continue to do so.  Click here to submit your nomination.

Online registration via: midlothian.rschoolteams.com is required for each athlete to try out for a sport. In addition to the required forms, each athlete MUST retrieve a tryout card to turn in to the coach on the first day of tryouts signifying they have all necessary paperwork turned in.

Spring Sports begin Feb 21, 2022

Scholarship Opportunity

Please click here (and check back frequently for updates) for updated scholarship information