Cheatham Strives as October EOM
Mr. Robert Gifford and Nour Goulmamine
October 18, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom, Showcase
Congratulations to Mr. Daniel Cheatham, Midlo's October Employee of the Month! Mr. Cheatham always willingly helps wherever needed, looking for innovative ways to make teaching, learning, management, and communication better for our school and our community. He always does this with wit, humility, h...
How Can We Make Students Love Learning Again?
Caitlin Woods and Sarah Moskovitz
October 15, 2018
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From October 5-7, 2018, Midlo College Composition teacher, Mrs. Beth Morris participated in a three-day conference at the Chesterfield Technical Center on Hull Street, spoke about how to engage students and make education meaningful. Attendees included teachers and educational leaders, such as Debra ...
Mazzanti Receives TRT Recognition
Emily Vanlandingham and Cara Hahn
October 5, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library, Spotlights
On Monday, October 1, 2018, Ms. Emily Mazzanti received the Teachers Recognizing Teachers Award from Mrs. Marie Randrianasolo and Mrs. Beth Harbula. Ms. Mazzanti's dedication to Midlo's students shows through her positive work ethic in the library, as well as in her work with the Autism Program. She...
Midlo’s Special Education Program Transforms
Ashley Manheim, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2018
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The Midlothian High School Special Education Department experienced an almost complete transformation for the 2018-2019 school year. Thirteen new employees joined the community, including: Ms. Claire Ashur, Ms. Brea Gilliam, Ms. Elizabeth Harbula, Ms. Sara Hayden, Ms. Judy Heretick, Ms. Beatrice H...
Library Hosts Summer Reading Celebration
Maddie Burke and Zinzi Symister
October 2, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library, News from the Classroom
On September 28, 2018, over 150 bookworms gathered in the open commons for the 2018 Summer Reading Celebration. Librarians Mrs. Heather Murfee and Ms. Emilia Mazzanti led the celebration, and the open commons brimmed with beach-themed decorations, including: floats, beach balls, and pineapples. To ad...
Parents Head Back to the Classroom
Caitlin Woods and Carrie Rowley
September 27, 2018
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On Monday, September 24, 2018, Midlo's Trojan Nations Sidekicks spent the night escorting parents of students of all grades to their scheduled classrooms. Teachers stayed after school for hours in preparation for meeting their students’ parents. Mrs. Bowes and other members of the Midlo staff helpe...
@GoMidlo’s September Students of the Month Beautify Halls
Anna Chen, Midlo Scoop Staff
September 27, 2018
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Congratulations to September's @GoMidlo Students of the Month: Amanda Jennings, Ashley Jennings, Trinity Hicks, Carlie Snidow, Kylie Redden, Tayla Bower, Colton Almany and Rhianna Holdren. Each of these students demonstrate the qualities of the ideal Midlothian High School student. They each t...
Science Department Welcomes Four New Additions
Carrie Rowley and Emily Vanlandingham
September 27, 2018
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As summer came to an end, new students and rising freshmen weren't the only ones looking forward to the 2018-2019 school year. Midlo's Science Department welcomes four new teachers: Biology teachers Ms. Rachel Hill, Ms. Jordan Liesfeld, and Mr. Zachary Woodland, and Earth Science teacher Mr. Scott Burns. ...
Join Us for Back to School Night
Erin Junkmann, Midlo Scoop Staff
September 21, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom
Due to inclement weather, Midlo's Back to School Night, originally scheduled for September 17, 2018, has been re-scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2018. The Senior Sit Down will start promptly at 6:00 pm, and at 7:00 pm, parents will report to their child's homeroom. Parents will receive their chi...
Madame Mazzola Wins The Hearts of Award Presenters
Marisa Ruotolo, Midlo Scoop Staff
September 21, 2018
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As an active member of the Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA), Madame Catherine Mazzola is eligible for exciting opportunities. Not only did she receive the biennial Jane J. Baskerville Community Award for Excellence in Promoting World Languages through Teaching and Beyond on April 11...
Midlo Math Department Welcomes Mr. Layton and Ms. Johnson
Anna Chen, Midlo Scoop Staff
September 19, 2018
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Midlothian High School would like to welcome our newest math teachers, Ms. Nicole Johnson and Midlo alumni Mr. Adam Layton. Ms. Johnson, who studied at the College of William & Mary is starting her third year in education. Mr. Layton, a Midlothian High School graduate himself, attended Virginia Common...
World Language Department Welcomes New Teachers
Zinzi Symister and Maddie Burke
September 19, 2018
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The World Language Department welcomes five new teachers to Midlo: Spanish teachers Ms. Jessica Green, Ms. Linda Szwabowski, and Ms. Ellen Murnane, as well as Latin teacher Mr. Louis Ferro, and finally, French teacher Ms. Hannah Foster. Ms. Green attended the University of Richmond and receive...
