Who Will Emerge the Midlo Library March Madness Champion?
Caitlin Woods, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 7, 2019
Filed under Midlo Library
The Midlo High Library proudly presents the 2019 reading-oriented March Madness competition. Using the same bracket outline as the college basketball March Madness competition, the library selected two books to battle against each other each week of the month. The competition features four different categorie...
Dr. Seuss Creates Magic at Midlo
Cara Hahn, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 5, 2019
Filed under Midlo Library, News from the Classroom
On Friday, February 29, 2019, Midlothian High School students and teachers, along with many other schools across the nation took action on the National Read Across America Day. This day celebrates the birthday of Theodor Suess Giesel, more commonly known as Dr. Seuss. On this day, people set aside other...
Students Wax Poetic at Open Mic Event
Nour Goulmamine and Marisa Ruotolo
February 18, 2019
Filed under Clubs and Activities, Midlo Library
On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, anxious but eager students gathered in the Midlothian High School Library to attend the Writer’s Guild Open Mic. Teens sat with their friends and ate pizza, attentively listening to students courageous enough to share their poetry at the podium. Junior Sam Webb was one...
Creativity Comes Alive in the Midlo Library
Marisa Ruotolo and Sarah Moskovitz
February 18, 2019
Filed under Midlo Library, Showcase
Few libraries have an atmosphere as lively as the Midlothian High School library. When one enters the creative space, one of the first impressions is that it certainly is not the silent library of old; this library vibrates with life. Midlo librarians, Ms. Heather Murfee and Ms. Emilia Mazzanti, c...
Valentines for Veterans
Marisa Ruotolo and Carrie Rowley
January 17, 2019
Filed under Midlo Library, Special Features
On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, the Midlo Spirit Club held a meeting in the closed commons, where students created Valentines cards to give to local veterans of the Hunter Holmes Maguire VA Medical Center. Hunter Holmes Maguire Hospital treats injured and disabled veterans who were harmed during their ...
Beat Dr. Frankenlichtenstein
Marisa Ruotolo, News From The Classroom Editor
November 15, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library, News from the Classroom
On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, Mrs. Tully’s AP Literature classes gathered in the library to participate in a special literary activity created by Midlo's head librarian, Mrs. Heather Murfee. The theme was Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, with an end goal to find the creature’s scattered body pa...
Midlo Library’s Food For Fines
Sarah Moskovitz, Midlo Scoop Staff
November 13, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library
The library is providing amnesty for fines via Food for Fines from November 7, 2018-December 17, 2018 so that each canned food item reduces student library fines by $1.00. All donations will benefit the Chesterfield Food Bank.
Leigh Bardugo Introduces Unique YA Novels
Rachel Bybee, Arts Editor
November 9, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library
Leigh Bardugo, a young adult novelist, is known for her brilliant books that take place in the Grishaverse. The first book she published was Shadow and Bone, the first book of the Grisha Trilogy. She draws in her readers with detailed descriptions and thrilling plots. Shadow and Bone begins with Ali...
Midlo Library Packs Pumpkin Pizzazz
Sarah Moskovitz and Caitlin Woods
November 6, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library
On October 30, 2018, the Midlothian Library held a pumpkin carving and painting event after school. Students gathered in Section B to pick their pumpkins and candles, while the librarians, Mrs. Heather Murfee, Ms. Emily Mazzanti, and Ms. Chiquita Dawson, passed out templates for those deciding on the design th...
Midlo Librarians Recommend Books for the Fall Season
Rachel Bybee, A&E Editor
October 31, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library, News from the Classroom
In the spirit of autumn and Halloween, Midlothian’s librarians share their favorite books for the season. Mrs. Heather Murfee, the Head Librarian, favors the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. “We all need to be reminded that there’s a bit of monster in all of us, and there’s also a lot of ...
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...
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...
