A Natural Artist Works with the Natural Human
Nabiha Rais, Copy Editor & IB Correspondent
March 1, 2019
Filed under A & E, Visual Arts
At Midlothian High School, numerous artists express themselves through photography, paintings, writing, and any other art form. Through every pencil sketch and brush stroke, each artist makes their mark in the art world by using interesting materials and resources to illustrate a message from their minds. Eac...
Midlo Art Students Earn Coveted Scholastic Key
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
January 29, 2019
Filed under Visual Arts
Congratulations to our Visual Arts students, as the annual Scholastics Art & Writing Awards has announced the winners of Gold and Silver Keys to students who submitted their work to Scholastics. Scholastics Art and Writing Awards is the longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative young artists around the nati...
How to Celebrate the End of the 1st Semester
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
January 25, 2019
Filed under Student Life
The first semester of school came to a close today, Friday, January 25th. For Midlothian students, the well deserved half day allows time for a plethora of activities to celebrate the end of the semester. Students' accomplishments from the first semester are not to go unrewarded, thus the Midlo Scoo...
An Honor for the Artists of Midlo
Nabiha Rais, Copy Editor & IB Correspondent
November 20, 2018
Filed under Visual Arts
Every year, Midlothian High School’s National Art Honor Society (NAHS) recognizes the artists that roam the halls of Midlo and have made positive and dedicated contributions to the arts. On Friday, November 16, 2018, students who have used their artistic skills to paint the world outside of the classro...
A Modern Artist with Modern Techniques
Nabiha Rais, Copy Editor
November 16, 2018
Filed under Visual Arts
Within the classrooms of Midlothian High School, a number of artists stand out through their intricate works of art. Each artist uses their paintings or photographs to demonstrate who they are as individuals, giving a personal touch and a unique purpose to their art. Each month, Midlothian High Schoolâ€...
Students Paint Murals During Summer Break
September 14, 2018
Filed under A & E, Showcase, Visual Arts
Over the summer while students soaked up the sun, hardworking Midlo art students, Amanda and Ashley Jennings, Trinity Hicks, Carlie Snidow, Kylie Redden, and Rhianna Holdren spent hours painting two beautiful murals near the English and World Language halls. Every week, starting from mid-July to the end of...
Finding Our Heroes
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
May 10, 2018
Since October, Midlothian High School’s Photo 2 and 2H level students have devoted much of their time to a PBL (Project Based Learning) model, which was revealed on Thursday, May 3, 2018. In this project, Mrs. Marie O'Kleasky's photo students showed off their creative skills by selecting five people that they cons...
Ladiner Grabs Gold
Alyssa Marchese and Samantha Johnson
April 11, 2018
Filed under Spotlights
Midlothian High School is known for its exceptional art programs. Junior Rachael Ladiner recently received a National Gold Key award for her art piece entitled,  Linear Explosion. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards recognize students with extraordinary artistic abilities and talent. Nat...
Scholastic Award Recipients Honored at Local Ceremonies
Maddie Burke and Tesni Stephen, Education Manager, Visual Arts Center of Richmond
February 21, 2018
Filed under A & E, Visual Arts
The Scholastic Awards Closing Reception for Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention will take place at The Visual Arts Center in Richmond, this Saturday, February 24, 2018, from 1-4 pm. All certificates will be available for pickup at 1 p.m. If participants are unable to make it to the celebration,...
Fresh Face in the Art Place
Samantha Johnson, Midlo Scoop Staff
September 15, 2017
Filed under News from the Classroom
At the beginning of this year Midlo High had the fortunate opportunity to welcome Ms. Kristen Joswick to the art department! Not only is Mrs. Joswick new to Midlo, but this is also her first year teaching. She earned her B.F.A. in fashion design from Virginia Commonwealth University and her teaching...
Exuding Creativity
Sam Stenner, Staff Writer
April 3, 2017
Filed under Visual Arts
In honor of Youth Art Month, on March 15, 2017,  Midlothian High School  faculty and students participated in a Creative Dress Day, sponsored by NAHS. The fun-filled Creative Dress Day was chock-full of experimental outfits that reflected Midlo's true creativity. The outfits ranged from abstract pai...
An Exhibition of Artistic Expression
Nabiha Rais, Staff Writer
April 3, 2017
Filed under IB
Within the halls of Midlo, a number of brush strokes through paintings, along with shadows through photographs, circulate and flow throughout the school, all of which are created by Midlo’s very own art students. Midlo art students tell their own stories through each tirelessly constructed mas...
