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Quinn Downing, Editor-in-Chief

Quinn Downing, Editor-in-Chief, Class of 2023

Junior Quinn Downing has spent three years on staff, writing several student life articles.  She enjoys reading, crafts, shopping, and hanging out with friends.  This year, Downing is an Editor-in-Chief.

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A list of perfect gifts for teenagers.

A guide of great gifts to give in 2021

November 23, 2021
Anna Jackson and Bria Meyers dance in the enchanted forest.

Midlo hosts enchanted forest homecoming dance

November 11, 2021
Halloween themed activities occurring in Richmond from October 29 to 31.

Richmond’s Halloween Haunts

October 29, 2021
Mr. Drew Davis leaves a lasting impact on Midlo.

Midlo says farewell to Mr. Davis

October 25, 2021
2021 Blue and Gold Pep Rally

Blue and gold pep rally revives school spirit

September 17, 2021
Lucy Edwards help students find their homeroom.

Freshmen and New Students start their journey at Midlo

August 26, 2021
Midlo Baseball Senior Night 2021

Varsity softball and baseball honor Seniors

June 11, 2021
21 Questions for 2021

21 Questions for 2021

June 3, 2021
Lacrosse players wears #22 in support for Preston Powell.

Boys lacrosse honors Midlo Alumni Preston Powell

June 2, 2021
Dr. Abel and Ms. Sapp surprise Student of the Year, Patterson Summers, with a balloon and a YETI cup.

Sophomore Patterson Summers earns 2021 Midlo Student of the Year

June 1, 2021
Seniors Lily DeBruycker and Shelby Harris take orders at the sandwich shop, Which Wich.

Teenagers see the impact of the minimum wage increase

May 27, 2021
21 Questions with Sophomore Class Vice President Kate Grilliot

21 Questions with Sophomore Class Vice President Kate Grilliot

May 19, 2021
Clubs continue to be active throughout hybrid instruction.

Catching up with Midlo’s clubs

May 19, 2021
21 Questions with Sophomore Class Vice President Caroline Pickles

21 Questions with Sophomore Class Vice President Caroline Pickles

May 19, 2021
Ms. Hargrave gets awarded March EOM by Principal Abel and Admin during her second block class.

Ms. Hargrave receives March Employee of the Month award

May 4, 2021
21 Questions with Junior Vice President, Alex Walker

21 Questions with Junior Vice President, Alex Walker

April 28, 2021
Virginia State University helps give out Pfizer vaccines with a mass-vaccination clinic.

Virginians get vaccinated at VSU

April 19, 2021
Get to know Drew Blankenship as he answers 21 questions for 2021.

21 questions with Senior Class Vice President, Drew Blankenship

March 31, 2021
A traditional Passover meal has a seder plate, Matzo and grape juice to go along with the Haggadah.

Midlo passes over the Jewish holiday, Passover

March 31, 2021
Six apps for a healthier lifestyle

Six apps for a healthier lifestyle

March 23, 2021
21 questions with Head Librarian, Ms. Heather Murfee

21 questions with Head Librarian, Ms. Heather Murfee

March 15, 2021
Midlos French students participate in a virtual exchange with students in Rennes, France.

French students take a virtual voyage to Rennes, France

March 5, 2021
Noah Centineo and Lana Condor co-star in Netflix’s new movie To All The Boys: Always and Forever.

Netflix delights fans with To All the Boys: Always and Forever

March 1, 2021
21 questions with Freshmen Class President Adam Burke

21 questions with Freshmen Class President Adam Burke

March 1, 2021
Tina Walke is awarded January 2021 Employee of the Month.

Ms. Tina Walke earns January Employee of the Month Award

February 25, 2021
School board members discuss plans for the remainder of the 2020-21 academic school year.

School board approves plan for returning to in-person instruction

February 11, 2021
Mrs. Loretta Speller receives 2021 CCPS December Game Award.

Loretta Speller earns December Game Changer Award

February 11, 2021
Midlo students watch Marvels WandaVision on Disney+.

Marvel introduces new hit Disney+ show, WandaVision

February 9, 2021
21 questions with Sophomore Class President Patterson Summers

21 questions with Sophomore Class President Patterson Summers

February 5, 2021
DMV has taken extra saftey precautions for COVID by installing shields between computer stations

COVID-19 causes license delays for students

January 23, 2021
Midlothian High School students keep their camera on starting January 4, 2021.

Midlo brings new policies into the new year

January 19, 2021
21 questions for 2021 with Director of Student Activities Shea Collins

21 questions for 2021 with Director of Student Activities Shea Collins

January 13, 2021
Midlo Class of 2020 celebrates completion of IB Diploma Program on January 7, 2021 with a diploma receiving ceremony.

IB Class of 2020 reconnects over IB diploma ceremony

January 7, 2021
Get to know the Midlothian community as they answers 20 questions for 2020.

20 questions for 2020 with Junior Class President Eliza Adamik

December 15, 2020
Hanukkah ends on Friday, December 18, 2020.

Hanukkah begins the holiday season

December 15, 2020
CCPS cancels midterms for the 2020-2021 school year, with the exception of dual enrollment courses.

Midterm cancelations promote more instructional time

December 11, 2020
The TV show Emily in Paris joins Netflix on October 2, 2020.

Viewers say bonjour to Emily in Paris

December 3, 2020
Get to know the Midlothian community as they answers 20 questions for 2020.

20 questions for 2020 with Senior Class President Blake Longest

December 1, 2020
Food Lions implement COVID-19 restrictions countrywide.

CDC announces safety guidelines to ensure a safe holiday season

November 23, 2020
Midlo students share their positive possessions and moments.

Midlo students concentrate on tiny happy things

November 20, 2020
Midlo students looked forward to eating traditional Thanksgiving foods on Thursday, November 26, 2020.

Midlo students thrive with Thanksgiving traditions

November 20, 2020
Midlothians IB program organizes a fundraiser at A NY Slice.

Midlo IB holds fundraiser at A NY Slice

November 18, 2020
Midlothian High School and Midlothian Middle School perform their fall concert virtually.

Midlothian orchestras create the 2020 COVID-19 Classics Concert

November 12, 2020
20 questions for 2020 with Principal Shawn Abel

20 questions for 2020 with Principal Shawn Abel

November 10, 2020
Midlothian High School organizes donation of beanies for babies at local hospitals.

Midlo makes beanies for babies

October 31, 2020
Sophomore Alice Kennedy welcomes a chocolate labrador retriever puppy into her home.

Families welcome new puppies in pandemic period

October 29, 2020
IB holds an informational meeting on October 22, 2020, for all students interested in the program.

IBPC hosts Secrets Revealed event

October 28, 2020
Hannah Foster receives the Novice Teacher of the Year Award at the FLAVA 2020 Annual State Conference.

Foster receives FLAVA Novice Teacher of the Year Award

October 25, 2020
Toby is inseparable from his favorite toy ball.

[Photo] Midlo Scoop staffers show off their furry companions

October 29, 2020
Midlo students prepare for a socially distant Halloween 2020.

Midlo students prepare for a distanced Halloween

October 21, 2020
Chesterfield County Public Schools K-3 shift to hybrid learning on October 12, 2020.

Elementary schools transition to hybrid learning

October 19, 2020
Ms. Mary Britten joins the Midlo English Department in the 2020-2021 school year.

Midlo greets Ms. Britten

October 13, 2020
Midlo clubs prepare virtual meetings during COVID-19.

Midlo clubs kick off the school year virtually

October 7, 2020
Netflix released the movie Enola Holmes on September 23, 2020.

Enola Holmes ranks in top 10 in the United States

October 1, 2020
Principals Message

Ask Dr. Abel

October 1, 2020
Whats on your mind?

What’s on your mind?

October 1, 2020
Mrs. Emilia Evans issues a textbook in Midlo Librarys textbook distribution 2020.

Midlo utilizes bus loop for textbook distribution and library book pickup

September 25, 2020
Quinn Downing takes Renaissance notes outside for World History as she progresses through the first weeks of virtual school.

CCPS officially plans to start reopening schools

September 17, 2020
Midlo students play games with friends online due to COVID-19.

Psych! Students can still play games with friends while social distancing

April 28, 2020
Noelia McCaffery volunteers at the ASK 5k in Richmond, VA to raise awareness for childhood cancer.

Noelia McCaffery raises awareness for childhood cancer

February 27, 2020
Homeward helps reduce homelessness in RVA.

Horne works to reduce homelessness in RVA

February 21, 2020
Mervin B. Daugherty and Kathryn Haines awarded Theresa Kniphuisen the CCPS Game Changer award at Midlothian High School.

Mrs. Kniphuisen receives CCPS Game Changer Award

February 13, 2020
Ava Craft explores her passion for winter guard and color guard.

Craft discovers the art of spinning flags

February 9, 2020
Freshman Ava Brown receives December Student of the Month award.

[Photo] Weber and Brown earn Students of the Month honor

February 13, 2020
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