Mary B. Austin Elementary School

Mobile County Public Schools has partnered with Apptegy for all communication between parents, teachers, and the school. Parents and teachers will now communicate using Apptegy on the new MCPSS app.
Have you gotten the Mobile County Public Schools app yet? You can customize it by selecting your child's school (or multiple schools), receive push notifications, read news and updates, and even add events from the app directly to your calendar. It is available for Android and Apple devices from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Parents will need to get the Mobile County Public Schools app. You will need to customize the app by selecting your child's school (or multiple schools). Be sure to receive push notifications so you do not miss any important messages. The app is available for Android and Apple devices from the App Store or Google Play.
You can also message your child's teachers directly using the "Messages" feature after you sign in to the app. If you have a need to contact your child's teacher before you download the app, you can email your child's teacher from our website.

We are excited to welcome our students and families back for the 2025-2026 school year!

📚✨ Our teachers and staff are READY to welcome our students back for an amazing new school year!
They’ve spent the past week working hard—planning engaging, innovative lessons and preparing classrooms where curiosity and creativity can shine. 💡🍎
We can’t wait to kick off an AWESOME year of learning, growth, and success! 🎉🐝
#BackToSchool #RootedInExcellence #BuzzingWithInnovation

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Conkle to the Mary B. family!

Help us welcome Mrs. Dyer to the MBA family!

Congratulations to Mrs. Dawson for winning the 2025 Nappie Award for Coolest Public Elementary Teacher! We are so proud to have such an inspiring, creative, and dedicated educator representing our school and making a difference in the lives of students every day. Way to go, Mrs. Dawson — you truly deserve this honor!

It’s been great getting to know some of our new Kindergartners at Kinder Camp! We can’t wait to welcome them back in August!

📚✨ Skip the hassle of running from store to store for school supplies! ✨📚
Order your child’s Olensky Brothers supply pack online and have everything delivered straight to the school — easy and convenient!
🗓️ This Friday is the LAST day to place your order — don’t miss out!

Help us give a warm welcome to Mrs. Lasecki!

📢 Important Update for the Upcoming School Year 📢 Please see the graphics below for updates and changes for the upcoming school year. We’ve got everything you need to know to start the year off right! If you have any questions, please contact the school. We're here to help! 💬📞 #BackToSchool #StayInTheKnow

Welcome to Mary B. Mrs. Todd!

We will host our On Campus Registration on June 24th, 25th and 26th. Please make plans to attend !

Calling all future Kindergarteners! 🎒✨ We’re excited to welcome our newest students to Kindercamp — a fun, hands-on introduction to school life at Mary B. Austin! Kindercamp is the perfect opportunity for incoming kindergarteners to meet their classmates and teachers in a playful, interactive learning environment. 🧩📚 🔹 Important: Students must be enrolled for the 2025–2026 school year before registering for Kindercamp. 🔗 Register now: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeZIhCwu7N.../viewform... 🗓️ Kindercamp Details Day 1 👫 Parents will walk students in through the gates. 📍 Brief parent meeting begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Day 2 🚗 Parents will practice using the carpool lanes for morning drop-off and pick-up. ⏰ Carpool drop-off starts at 8:20 a.m. 🔚 Dismissal begins at 11:50 a.m. We can’t wait to kick off this exciting journey with you!

Welcome back to Mary B. Mrs. Lake!

🎉 Congratulations to Our Amazing Retirees! 🎉 Today, we celebrate 4 incredible educators who are closing one chapter and beginning another. With a combined 125 years of dedication to children, these remarkable individuals have shaped countless lives and made an unforgettable impact on our school community. 💙🍎 Mrs. Ardizone, Mrs. Haywood, Mrs. Oetken and Coach Regan, while we’re excited for all the adventures that await you in retirement, there’s no doubt—our school won’t be the same without you. Your passion, wisdom, and heart will be deeply missed. Wishing you all the best in this new journey! May your days be filled with joy, relaxation, and everything you love most. 🐝🌟 #ThankYouRetirees #125YearsOfExcellence #HappyRetirement

We are excited to once again partner with Olensky Brothers for our 2025-2026 school supplies. You can visit their website and search Mary B. Austin or click on the link in our Summer Newsletter.

Field Day Fun-Parking Lot Edition Construction might have taken over our field, but that didn't stop our amazing PE teachers from pulling off an unforgettable Field Day! With a little creativity and a whole lot of heart, they transformed our parking lot into the ultimate relay zone - and our students had an absolute blast! From sprinting between cones to cheering on their classmates, the energy and smiles said it all! A huge shoutout to our PE team for turning a challenge into a celebration - and to our students for brining the fun no matter where we play!

We wrapped up the year with a celebration for our amazing MBA Peer Helpers! Students reflected on the program and shared helpful feedback for next year, received their Peer Helper certificates and enjoyed some well-deserved snacks. We missed a few who were at Strings rehearsal, but we're so proud of the entire group and the impact they've made this year. We can't wait to see how they continue to lead and support our school community next year!

Our PACE students recently explored American history and pop culture by creating their very own "Pet Rock Museum" exhibits! Each student designed a pet rock based on a decade from the 20th century and built a mini museum to showcase their rock’s story. From landmark events to iconic music, it was a creative celebration of resilience and the American spirit!

🎉 We’re so proud of our amazing 1st–4th grade students and can’t wait to celebrate their hard work at our End-of-Year Honors Program! 🌟 While we’d love to welcome families on campus, construction of our new multi-purpose building and limited indoor space mean we’re unable to host in-person guests for these programs. But we’re excited to offer a way for families near and far to tune in virtually! 💻🎥 Kindergarteners will be celebrated during their Kindergarten Fashion Show, and 5th graders will be honored at their own special program. 🎓✨ Stay tuned for details on how to watch — you won’t want to miss this celebration! #AustinInnovators #RootsToSuccess