For What Are You Thankful?
Carrie Rowley and Sarah Moskovitz
November 19, 2018
Filed under Special Features
As Thanksgiving approaches, Midlothian students and faculty reflect on what they are thankful for this holiday. I'm thankful for my family coming to town for Thanksgiving. - Mrs. Palenski, Midlo English I'm thankful for my mother. - Besmah Al-Ashari, 12th grade I'm thankful for my family. - Markeeha Y...
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.
Add Spice to Your Holiday Meal
Caitlin Woods and Carrie Rowley
November 7, 2018
Filed under Special Features
Brilliantly colored falling leaves signal one of America's favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. Most think of the big feast as a glistening turkey, marshmallow yams, corn, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole, with a generous serving of pie. Family and friends surround dining room tables to reminisce...
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 Students Work Hard Outside Of School
Caitlin Woods and Sarah Moskovitz
October 23, 2018
Filed under Student Life
Midlothian High School carries a reputation for students who excel academically and maintain involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities. In addition to sports, school, community service, and clubs, many students also work hard at after school jobs. When asked about favorite workplace memori...
What Does Veterans Day Mean to You?
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
October 22, 2018
Filed under Special Features
Help Midlothian honor our veterans, active duty service members, and their families by participating in our Military Appreciation Day Poem Contest. In order to participate, write a poem based on the following themes: How you feel about veterans or active duty service members What veterans day means to yo...
How Can We Make Students Love Learning Again?
Caitlin Woods and Sarah Moskovitz
October 15, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom
From October 5-7, 2018, Midlo College Composition teacher, Mrs. Beth Morris participated in a three-day conference at the Chesterfield Technical Center on Hull Street, spoke about how to engage students and make education meaningful. Attendees included teachers and educational leaders, such as Debra ...
Parents Head Back to the Classroom
Caitlin Woods and Carrie Rowley
September 27, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom
On Monday, September 24, 2018, Midlo's Trojan Nations Sidekicks spent the night escorting parents of students of all grades to their scheduled classrooms. Teachers stayed after school for hours in preparation for meeting their students’ parents. Mrs. Bowes and other members of the Midlo staff helpe...
Midlo Health & PE Welcomes New Teachers
Caitlin Woods and Sarah Moskovitz
September 19, 2018
Filed under Sports
Along with all of the new students this year, Midlo has welcomed many new staff members to our Midlo family. Ms. Kara Lenhart came to Midlo High from Midlothian Middle after working there for the past few years, and coming from Farmville, Mr. John Pruitt joins the Midlo staff this year, marking hi...
Midlo Math Department Welcomes Mr. Layton and Ms. Johnson
Anna Chen, Midlo Scoop Staff
September 19, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom
Midlothian High School would like to welcome our newest math teachers, Ms. Nicole Johnson and Midlo alumni Mr. Adam Layton. Ms. Johnson, who studied at the College of William & Mary is starting her third year in education. Mr. Layton, a Midlothian High School graduate himself, attended Virginia Common...
Midlo Counseling Welcomes Ms. Harrison
Anna Chen, Copy Editor
September 19, 2018
Filed under Spotlights
This 2018-2019 school year, Midlo not only welcomes new students, but also a cluster of new staff as well. Among the new staff at Midlo, Ms. Natalie Harrison is the newest addition to our counseling team. Why did you decide to go into education, did somebody inspire you, or is education your one tr...
The Trojan Times: Fall Newsletter
Mrs. Loretta Speller and Carrie Rowley
September 14, 2018
Filed under Midlo School Counseling
Check out the entire Trojan Times: Fall Newsletter. Highlights include: Important Dates September 17th: Back to School Night: Senior Sit Down (5:45), Meeting in Theatre (6:00), and Class Visits (7:00) September 19th: Senior Convocation (morning) October 6th: 12th Annual Richmond VA Colleg...
