
We're excited to continue welcoming outstanding educators and staff to the Mary B. Austin family! Today, we're proud to introduce another incredible member of our team, Ms. Earley, who will help make this school year a great one for our students.
From Ms. Earley: "My name is Gabbie Earley, and I am thrilled to be joining the Mary B. Austin family as a second-grade teacher this year. Becoming a teacher has always been a calling of mine, and I am so excited to begin this journey with such a wonderful school community.
I recently graduated from the University of South Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. I am looking forward to creating a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where students can grow.
When I’m not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I come from a big family with five siblings, so there is never a dull moment! I also have a tiny Yorkie named Bubba who keeps me entertained. In my free time, you can usually find me curled up with a good book—especially on a rainy day.
I am honored to be a part of the Mary B. Austin team and cannot wait to meet all of my students and their families."
We can't wait for you to get to know them and see the positive impact they'll have both inside and outside the classroom. Join us in giving our next newest staff member a warm welcome to the Hive! ❤️🐝💙

We're excited to continue introducing the newest faces joining the Mary B. Austin family! Today, we're spotlighting another outstanding staff member who will be helping make a positive impact on our students and school community, Ms. Caroline Mosley.
From Ms. Mosley: "Hello! I’m Caroline Mosley, and I’m thrilled to be joining the Mary B. Austin family this year!
I am a Mobile native and a graduate of the University of Alabama. I hold certifications in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, and Elementary Special Education. Working with children has always been my passion. I began my teaching career in Mobile County as a K-2 special education teacher. I am excited to be at Mary B. as a 2nd grade classroom teacher this year.
In my free time, I enjoy playing mahjong, coloring, singing karaoke, reading, spending time with friends, and enjoying a day on the water. I also have a cute dachshund named Oscar who keeps me busy and smiling!
I am looking forward to meeting my new students and teaching at Mary B. Austin this year — where it truly is the place to bee!"
We are thrilled to welcome her 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! ❤️🐝 💙

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!

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! ❤️🐝💙

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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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! 🐝

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

City of Mobile Parks & Recreation Website
https://www.cityofmobile.gov/parks-rec/
2026 Summer Activity Guide (DOWNLOADABLE PDF CATALOG)
https://www.cityofmobile.gov/.../aMPRDActivityGuide...
Mobile Public Library Main Website
https://www.mobilepubliclibrary.org
Summer Reading & Youth Programs
https://www.mobilepubliclibrary.org/summer
Library Events Calendar
https://www.mobilepubliclibrary.org/events
https://www.cityofmobile.org/parks-rec/parks/langan-park/
Medal of Honor Park
https://www.cityofmobile.org/parks-rec/medal-of-honor-park
City of Mobile Events Calendar
https://www.cityofmobile.gov/events/
YES (Youth Empowered for Success) Program
https://www.cityofmobile.org/yes251 See less

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

Your passion and dedication truly shine on screen, and it’s inspiring to see such incredible talent coming from our school.
We couldn’t be more proud of our future filmmakers—this is just the beginning for you all! Keep dreaming big and creating amazing things.
Comedy- “Disney vs. Reality” Mary May Cope, Keagan Skierski, Callie Cope and Karson Skierski
Documentary- “Hidden Treasures” Hamilton Stephens and Jett Jackson
How To- “How to Make a Paper Mache Volcano” Hugh Praytor
Best In Show K-2 Division- “How to Make a Paper Mache Volcano” Hugh Praytor

“Be the good. Show the way. Lend a hand.” 🐝
Thank you, Peer Helpers, for helping make Mary B. Austin a place where everyone feels they belong!


🎉 Congratulations, Houston! 🎉
We are so excited to announce that Houston is the winner of this year’s Spring Fling T-shirt Design Contest! 👕✨ His creativity and hard work truly stood out, and we can’t wait to see everyone wearing his design at Spring Fling!
We also want to give a big shoutout to our other finalists for their amazing designs. Each one was creative, unique, and made the decision incredibly tough. We are so proud of all of our talented students who participated! ❤️💙🐝
Parents, T-shirt preorders are now open! Be sure to grab yours using the link below so you don’t miss out.
https://mbaustin.givebacks.com/shop?category=287630
#RootedInExcellence #BuzzingWithInnovation



Mary B. Austin Elementary is excited to welcome our graduating high school seniors back to campus for our annual Senior Walk! ❤️💙🐝
Join us on Friday, May 8th from 9:00–10:00 AM as we cheer you on and celebrate your incredible journey. Walk the halls one more time where it all began, then stay for a special reception in the café!
👩🎓👨🎓 Don’t forget:
✔️ Wear your cap and gown
✔️ RSVP by May 1st using the QR code
We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to honor you! 🎉 #ClassOf2026 #RootedInExcellence #buzzingwithinnovation

Lane, an outstanding 5th grade student, has been a part of our school family since kindergarten. Over the years, she has built strong connections across many grade levels and truly seems to know everyone. Her friendly, welcoming personality helps others feel included and valued every day. ❤️💙
She also does an excellent job as a Safety Patrol member and a Morning Buzz Crew member, serving with responsibility and pride. She takes her duties seriously and demonstrates leadership through her actions. Known for being respectful to teachers, staff, and fellow students, she consistently shows kindness and maturity in everything she does. 🐝
We are so proud of Lane and grateful to have such a wonderful representative of our school! 👏🎉 #RootedInExcellence #BuzzingWithInnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Read Across MBA Week in March as we celebrate the joy of reading all week long! 📖❤️💙
We’d love to have families join us—if you’re interested in coming to read to your child’s class during Read Across MBA week, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher to set up a day and time.
Let’s make this a week full of stories, smiles, and school spirit! 📚🐝

Mary B Austin Elementary School families,
We just kicked off the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge! Get ready to change and save lives! Sign up today and earn your wristband!
Through Finn’s Mission, you’ll learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and how to recognize a stroke. Here are the next steps to take today and be one of the first to complete your mission:
Sign up by here or download the free “AHA Schools” app for iPhone or Android.
Raise funds to help kids with special hearts and start earning thank-you gifts.
Complete Finn’s Mission: Learn Hands-Only CPR, earn your lifesavers cape and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!
Now is the time to join our team! We need your help to reach our goal!
If 50% of our families sign up, our school will earn a $500 gift certificate for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health of our school community.
Complete Finn's Mission to earn your green cape and Victor! If 50% of our students sign up online then our PE Department will earn an extra $500 to buy new PE Equipment!
We can’t wait to see our school create a community of lifesavers this year.

Congratulations to:
✨ Mrs. B. Burch’s Kindergarten class
✨ Mrs. Reed’s 2nd grade class
✨ Mrs. Byrd’s 3rd grade class
These classes earned an incredible 100% attendance rate for the week of February 2–6! 🎉 That’s what showing up and giving your best every day looks like!
We are so proud of these students for making attendance a priority. Let’s keep the momentum going as we continue to bee-lieve in the power of being present! ❤️💙🐝 #EveryDayCounts #RootedInExcellence #buzzingwithinnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress

⏰📚 Morning Arrival Reminder 📚⏰
Our take-in time is from 7:50 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. Please plan to arrive within this window to ensure a smooth start to the school day.
Students arriving after 8:10 a.m. must be escorted into the office by a parent to be signed in as tardy.
We kindly ask families to make every effort to be at school before 8:10 a.m. Thank you for helping us start each day on time and ready to learn!

We’re so proud of our school community for coming together to raise money for United Way through our fun Girls vs. Boys fundraiser. Students are showing generosity, teamwork, and school spirit—all while supporting an organization that helps families right here in our community.
Who will win the challenge…and the slime? 👀😄 Either way, United Way wins, and that’s what really matters. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making a difference!

We’re proud to support USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital through our Red Ribbon Service Project, “We Celebrate Our Hometown Heroes,” created by Josephine Crane 💚
📅 February 9–13
Students are invited to donate $1 or more to help create Nurse Appreciation Baskets for the incredible pediatric nurses at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital. Every dollar raised will go toward items placed in nurses’ break rooms to say thank you for all they do!
👕 Bonus Fun!
On Friday, February 13th, students who make a donation may enjoy a Pajama Out of Uniform Day (school-appropriate pajama rules apply).
This project is a wonderful way for our students to give back, show gratitude, and live out the spirit of Red Ribbon Week through service ❤️
Thank you for helping us celebrate those who care for our community every day!
#RootedInExcellence #buzzingwithinnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress
