Mary B. Austin Elementary

📚✏️ 2026-2027 School Year Registration Reminder! ✏️📚

Need to register your child for the upcoming school year? Join us for our On-Campus Registration Day on Wednesday, July 15!

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
⏰ Times: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Parents may come to campus to complete registration and submit current proofs of residency. Please bring current proofs of residency to ensure registration can be completed.

✅ If you have already completed all registration steps online and submitted the required documents, there is no need to attend.

We look forward to helping our families get ready for another great year at Mary B. Austin Elementary School!

🚨DEADLINE IS FRIDAY🚨

📚✏️ Back-to-School Shopping Made Easy! ✏️📚
Skip the stress of school supply shopping this year and purchase a School Supply pack from Olensky Brothers.
💵 Bonus: $5 from every pack purchased goes directly back to support our school!
🛒 Want to give a little extra? You’ll also have the option to purchase additional wish list items to help support classrooms even more.
📍 Pickup Details: Supply packs will be ready for pickup at Meet the Teacher—quick, easy, and convenient!
👉 Order yours today! Scan the code or click the link! https://olenskybrothers.com/.../ols/categories/mary-b-austin

📚✏️ Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is Open! ✏️📚

Don't wait—make sure your child is registered and ready for an exciting new school year! Whether you're enrolling a new student or completing registration for a returning student, the process can be completed online through MCPSS. Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year is currently open for all students planning to attend Mobile County Public Schools.

Get started today by visiting:

https://www.mcpss.com/o/mcps/page/registration

Register early to ensure a smooth start to the school year. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our school at 221-1015 or email Mrs. Terry at [email protected].

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🌟 Time to Meet Another New Member of Our Team! 🌟

We're excited to continue introducing the newest faces joining the Mary B. Austin family! Today, we're spotlighting Ms. Abby Archer who will be helping make a positive impact on our students and school community.

From Ms. Archer: "I am so excited to be joining the Mary B. Austin family as a kindergarten teacher this year! Teaching has always been a dream of mine, and I feel incredibly blessed to begin my teaching journey in such a wonderful school community! I recently graduated from Samford University with my bachelor's degree, and I’m currently completing my master's degree. Although I grew up in Buford, Georgia. I’m excited to now call Mobile home and begin this new chapter of life and teaching! When I’m not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, shopping, trying new coffee shops, and taking my sweet cavapoo Mabel on walks. I love all things pink, children’s books, and finding creative ways to make learning fun. I am passionate about creating a classroom where every child feels loved, valued, safe, and excited to learn! Kindergarten is such a special year filled with growth, discovery, and confidence-building, and I cannot wait to work with families to help each child succeed. I am so thankful to be a part of the Mary B Austin family, and I can’t wait for an amazing year full of learning and lots of fun!!!"

We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Archer to our hive and look forward to the knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication they will bring to our school. Be sure to follow along as we continue sharing more about the incredible people joining our team this year! ❤️🐝💙

🌟 Meet Our Next Newest Staff Member! 🌟

As we continue introducing the newest members of the Mary B. Austin team, we're excited to share another outstanding addition to our school family, Mrs. Shelby Harwood!

From Mrs. Harwood: "Hello students and families! My name is Mrs. Harwood. I will be teaching 2nd grade this year. This will be my 10th year teaching. I received my bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from USA in 2016. In 2022, I was awarded my master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from UWF. I am a Mississippi native, but I have lived in Mobile since 2012. My husband and I have a wonderful son, Noah, and two dogs. Teaching, snacking, hanging with family, and going to Disney are a few of my favorite things. I am so excited to be joining the Mary B. Austin family. I cannot wait to meet everyone!"

Welcome the the MBA family, Mrs. Harwood!

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the amazing people who will be making a difference at Mary B. Austin this year.
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Just 10 days left to get your school supply orders placed and help support our school at the same time!

📚✏️ Back-to-School Shopping Made Easy! ✏️📚
Skip the stress of school supply shopping this year and purchase a School Supply pack from Olensky Brothers.
💵 Bonus: $5 from every pack purchased goes directly back to support our school!
🛒 Want to give a little extra? You’ll also have the option to purchase additional wish list items to help support classrooms even more.
📍 Pickup Details: Supply packs will be ready for pickup at Meet the Teacher—quick, easy, and convenient!
👉 Order yours today! Scan the code or click the link! https://olenskybrothers.com/shop-school-supply-packs/ols/categories/mary-b-austin

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing the newest members of our Mary B. Austin team! We are thrilled to welcome these talented educators and staff members to the Austin school family and can't wait for our students, families, and community to get to know them.

Be sure to follow along as we spotlight each new team member and learn more about the experience, passion, and dedication they bring to our school. We are excited about the positive impact they will have on our students and school community this year!

From Mrs. Nelson:
"Hello! My name is Mrs. Nelson, and I am excited to be the Austin PACE teacher starting this school year.

I graduated from the University of South Alabama with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (K–6) in 2007 and a master's degree in Gifted Education in 2010. In 2023, I earned certification in Instructional Leadership from the University of West Alabama. This year marks my 20th year in education and my 17th year teaching gifted students.

Austin holds a special place in my heart, because it is the school that first inspired my love of education and helped guide me toward becoming a teacher. I am thrilled to join the Austin family.

I love challenging students' minds through innovative, engaging learning experiences that encourage creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and curiosity. I look forward to helping your child learn, grow, and discover their potential this year.

I am excited for a wonderful school year and grateful to be part of your child's educational journey!"

💙❤️ Welcome to the Austin family Mrs. Nelson—we're so glad you're here! 🐝

🐝 Calling All Incoming Kindergarteners! 🐝

We are excited to welcome our registered, incoming Kindergarten students to our upcoming Kinder Camp! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to become familiar with our school, meet new friends, and get excited about starting Kindergarten.

📅 July 22nd & 23rd
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Parents are invited to stay for the first 30 minutes on July 22nd for a brief informational meeting. During this time, families will learn more about our school, meet staff members, and have the opportunity to ask questions before the school year begins.

We can’t wait to welcome our newest students to the hive and help them get ready for a great year ahead! 💙❤️

Students must be registered for camp using the link below. Kinder Camp registration closes on July 13th.

https://forms.gle/uUXPTgpnH4jy8cgG9

Did you miss the 2026 MCPSS Film Festival? Now you can watch the entire ceremony on mcpssTV's YouTube page! See the creative work produced by MCPSS students and find out who won in categories such as comedy, drama, commercials, and how-to videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LWN0g3gCno.

Parents and guardians, please remember to complete online registration for your students as soon as possible. All students who are planning to attend a school at Mobile County Public Schools during the 2026-27 school year must pre-register online. Find registration links and frequently asked questions here: https://www.mcpss.com/page/registration