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...
Keys to Fine Art
February 21, 2017
Filed under Visual Arts
Congratulations to the following students who received Fine Arts Scholastic Key Awards. A number of students will have their work up for the Chesterfield County Public Schools ceremony at the Hull Street Technical Center on March 25th. The students who received Gold Key recognition will move on to compe...
Achievement in the Arts
Nabiha Rais and Merrill Livingston
January 25, 2017
Filed under News from the Classroom, TLN
Every year, Midlothian High School honors students who have made incredible advancements in the development of their art at Midlothian. On Wednesday, January 18, 2017, students who have demonstrated exemplary artistic efforts in and out of the classroom were inducted into the National Art Honor Socie...
Parking on Personal Masterpieces
Ellen Tucker, Staff Writer
September 23, 2016
Filed under Student Life
During a hot week in August, just days before school started, Senior Class Officers gathered gallons of paint and an endless number of brushes to create their parkingspot masterpieces. One of the privileges of being an officer is the ability for each to create his or her own unique parking spot that ref...
A True Masterpiece of a Night
Neha Kulkarni, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2016
Filed under A & E, Visual Arts
On Tuesday evening, May 10, 2016, AP art students showcased their art to the Midlothian community in the Open Commons. With various styles and types, including mixed media, 3D design, photo, and graphics. Many parents, former students, and siblings came to admire the work that the art students, both jun...
Artistic Talent on Display
Emily Junkmann, Staff Writer
April 21, 2016
Filed under A & E, Visual Arts
On April 16th and 17th, teachers from throughout Chesterfield County displayed the best works of art made by their students. This year the Fine Arts Festival was held at Thomas Dale High School. Mrs. Myer, the 3D-design teacher, said, “My favorite part of the festival is setting the display up and watch...
Batman, Incorporated
April 13, 2016
Filed under A & E, Creative Corner, Visual Arts
Taylor Coy drew piece, titled Batman: Incorporated. He say, "The inspiration that helped me draw this first in pencil then in Pen drew from Frank Miller's classic graphic novel, The Dark Knight Returns."
