Crafty seniors make mark on Midlo
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
May 28, 2019
As seniors make their exit, the Midlo Class of 2019 searches for ways to make their mark before leaving high school. Mrs. Marie O'Kleasky's senior photo class continues a tradition of several years: painting their hand prints on the cinder block walls of her classroom. These hand prints are often accomp...
Quill & Scroll Welcomes High Achieving Journalists
Ashley Manheim and Carrie Rowley
May 3, 2019
On Friday, April 26, 2019, the Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists held its 2019 induction ceremony during Midlo Morning in Midlo Scoop sponsor Mrs. Jackie Tully's room. In order to gain eligibility for induction, publication students must exhibit an outstand...
Midlo Hosts CCPS Fine Arts Festival
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 21, 2019
After months of preparation by the Midlo Art Department and the National Art Honor Society (NAHS), Midlothian High School hosted an extremely successful Fine Arts Festival to represent the fine arts and performing arts community of Chesterfield County. The Chesterfield Fine Arts Festival took place on S...
Seniors Seek Exploration Close to Home
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 11, 2019
During the first week of April, Midlo students celebrated the opportunity to relax and take pleasure in the warm weather before returning to the last nine weeks of school. Seniors Caitlin Woods and Sarah Moskovitz took the week to venture off to Virginia Beach for their final high school Spring Break. B...
Smietana Rocks Costa Rica
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 11, 2019
Following a lengthy, frigid winter, Midlothian High School students and faculty finally received a break from the busy activity of school assignments and work. Between the opportunities for a relaxing day in Midlothian, or the various vacation destinations around the world, Midlo students took every chanc...
Midlo Ramps Reschedules Digging 4 Dollars
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 27, 2019
Midlo’s RAMPS Club, a student-run volunteer organization, consistently makes a big difference for Richmond community members with disabilities and illnesses. Each year at the awakening of spring, RAMPS hosts Digging 4 Dollars to raise funds so the group can assemble ramps that will allow safe wheelc...
Anticipating a Lifetime of Opportunity
Caitlin Woods, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 11, 2019
Since traveling from Zimbabwe in 2012, senior Vongai Zhandira finally received United States citizenship on Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Virginia Beach. After seven years of living in Virginia, three of which attending Midlothian High School, Zhandira eagerly awaited the opportunity to officially ach...
Midlo Art Community Demonstrates Art Appreciation
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 7, 2019
During the month of March, the Midlothian Art Department intends to spread awareness of the importance of teaching art to the public youth. One of these efforts involved delivering “Art Facts” on the morning announcements every day during Youth Art Month. The department also hosted an Art Facts Workshop...
Midlo RAMPS Digs 4 Dollars
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 7, 2019
Midlo's RAMPS Club, a student-run volunteer organization, is making a big difference for Richmond community members with disabilities and illnesses. Each year, during the month of March, RAMPS hosts Digging 4 Dollars, to raise funds in order to assemble ramps that will allow safe wheelchair access to...
Midlo Art Students Win Gold
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 4, 2019
On Saturday, February 23, 2019, young artists and writers from around the region received recognition for their esteemed work. The Visual Art Center of Richmond teamed up with Scholastic Art & Writing Awards to present high achieving students in the Richmond area with recognition and honor. Withi...
Midlo College and Career Center Offers Sound Advice
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
February 1, 2019
The Midlothian High School College and Career Center has shared updated links and info for college financial aid such as FAFSA and GRASP. The 2019-2020 FAFSA® [Free Application for Federal Student Aidform] is available. Apply now for access to federal student aid, including grants, low-interest l...
How to Celebrate the End of the 1st Semester
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
January 25, 2019
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...
