Midlo Medford Returns for 2019
Sophie King and Cara Hahn
January 17, 2019
Filed under Showcase, Winter Sports
The Midlothian Medford team team competes against other special needs Medford teams throughout the county. Every Thursday, the team plays during lunch so that all students can watch and cheer on the players and cheerleaders. With so much student and teacher involvement, the players and cheerleaders lo...
A Winter Storm of Enthusiasm
Nabiha Rais, Copy Editor & IB Correspondent
January 17, 2019
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
In the midst of snow storms and school closings, Midlo students still had time to show their spirit and love for Midlothian High School at the Winter Pep Rally, which took place on Friday, January 11, 2019. Through their colorful apparel and ear piercing screams, the students rose to their feet, most ...
Classes Show Their Colors
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
January 15, 2019
Midlothian students marched into the 2019 Winter Pep Rally with their class colors in order to impress the judges and win big at the end of the day. The freshmen brought a new taste of color with flashy orange; the sophomores intimidated the competition in all black; the juniors impressed the crowd wit...
Young Cruises Through Winter Break
Sarah Moskovitz, Midlo Scoop Staff
January 15, 2019
Filed under Showcase, Spotlights
From December 29th through January 6th, senior Markeeha Young traveled around the Caribbean aboard the Carnival Havana cruise line ship. While cruising through the Caribbean, she made three stops along the way: Aruba, Dominican Republic, and Curacao. Young shares that she learned some essential life lessons whi...
IB Class of 2018 Earn Coveted Diploma
Nabiha Rais, Copy Editor & IB Correspondent
January 10, 2019
Filed under IB, Showcase, Student Life
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program boasts hardworking, devoted, and driven students. To graduate from the program, students complete a multitude of tasks and objectives, allowing them to excel in the esteemed program in the most efficient way possible. Based on how well each task and objec...
Saudi Arabia from an American’s Perspective
Nour Goulmamine, Special Features Editor
January 9, 2019
Filed under Showcase, Spotlights
Over Winter Break, my family and I visited Saudi Arabia for ten days to perform umrah, a form of Islamic pilgrimage. Umrah is a non-mandatory pilgrimage Muslims perform from Medina to Mecca, the two holy cities in Islam. It is often confused with Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage that Muslims can only perf...
Hannah Bridges the Gap to Kenya
Rachel Bybee, Arts Editor
January 9, 2019
Filed under Showcase, Special Features
Over Winter Break, the average student relaxed or enjoyed themselves at home. However, senior Hannah Bridges left for a mission trip on December 8, 2018, with her father to Kenya. During her trip, she met with inmates, families, and orphans. Bridges stayed in Nandi Hills, a rural settlement in the countr...
Midlo Athletes Earn RTD Recognition for Fall Season
Katherine Krievs, Student Life Editor
January 7, 2019
Filed under Fall Sports, Showcase
Annually, The Richmond Times Dispatch recognizes stellar Metro-area athletes after each sports’ postseason concludes. The awards include: Athlete of the Year, First Team Member, Second Team Member, and Honorable Mention. This year, nine Midlo athletes in four of the five sports that Midlo competes in ...
Midlo Welcomes Back the Class of 2018
Ashley Manheim, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2019
Filed under News from the Classroom, Showcase
On Thursday, January 3, 2018, Midlothian High School graduates from the Class of 2018 returned to their alma mater to pass on their newly acquired college wisdom to juniors and seniors. The following current college freshmen came back to Midlo and shared everything they wish they knew when applying to...
Instructional Coaches Receive December EOM Distinction
Marisa Ruotolo, News From The Classroom Editor
January 7, 2019
Filed under News from the Classroom, Showcase
The December Employees of the Month worked hard and strove to create a fun and safe learning environment in their classrooms. These teachers went above and beyond by starting an instructional group for new teachers. Congratulations, Ms. Jennifer Fischer and Ms. Jasmine Kumar, Midlo's December Employee...
@GoMidlo’s Students of the Month
Sarah Moskovitz and Caitlin Woods
January 7, 2019
Filed under News from the Classroom, Showcase
Congratulations to December's @GoMidlo Students of the Month: Elyas Aldugaish and Emma Rice. Junior Emma Rice excels in motivating and supporting her fellow classmates while maintaining stellar academic achievement. As a member of several extracurricular activities, such as Breaking Down Bord...
Midlo Indoor Track Wins at Liberty
Katherine Krievs, Student Life Editor
January 4, 2019
Filed under Showcase, Winter Sports
On Friday, December 21, 2018, Midlo’s Indoor Track team competed in the Holiday Invitational at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Liberty University facility boasts state-of-the-art timing systems, a hydraulic track, and impeccable spectator viewing opportunities. Led by coaches Stan ...
