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Midlothian High School

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Schools

Varina Tops CBS 6 Coaches Poll Heading into Playoffs

Two Chesterfield County high school football teams, Thomas Dale at No. 2 and Midlothian at No. 4, ranked in the top five of the CBS 6 Coaches Poll entering the playoffs. Henrico County's Varina finished at No. 1.

Nov 9, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
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Schools

Midlothian XC Returns to Top at State Championships

Midlothian's girls cross country team won the VHSL Class 5 state championship on Saturday with a 15-year drought ended, claiming their seventh program title.

Nov 7, 2026MileSplit Virginia
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Schools

Midlothian Coach Emphasizes Character Over Football Success

Midlothian quarterback Gibson Gross navigates mental health challenges with the support of his head coach and father, who prioritizes character development over athletic victory.

Oct 22, 2026The Richmonder
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Schools

Chesterfield school board member plans community forum addressing racism

A Chesterfield school board member is organizing a community forum to address racism in schools following an altered image targeting a Huguenot High School football player that circulated on social media.

Oct 17, 2026WRIC 8News Local
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Growth & Development

School Board Set to Vote on West Ridge Redistricting Plan

The Chesterfield County School Board will vote Oct. 13 on which neighborhoods to assign to West Ridge High School when it opens in 2027, shifting students from overcrowded Cosby and Midlothian high schools.

Oct 13, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
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Growth & Development

School Board Reviews Boundaries for New West Ridge High School

Chesterfield County School Board will vote October 13 on which of three boundary options to use for West Ridge High School, opening August 2027.

Sep 28, 2026WTVR CBS 6 (YouTube)
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Schools

Midlothian Defense Dominates Huguenot in Week 5 Victory

Midlothian's defense shut down the previously unbeaten Huguenot football team.

Sep 28, 2026The Richmonder
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Growth & Development

Chesterfield Schools Redraw Boundaries for New West Ridge High School

Chesterfield County Schools is redrawing high school attendance boundaries ahead of West Ridge High School's opening in August 2027, with the board weighing three proposals that would shift student enrollment across the district.

Sep 8, 2026NBC12 / WWBT News