Mountain Brook Elementary Installs 2019-20 PTO Board

MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL — While it may seem like summer just started, the new school year is right around the corner in Mountain Brook, and Mountain Brook Elementary begins its 90th year with a newly appointed PTO Board announced last week.

Led by president Mary Virginia Mandell, this year’s officers include: Hill Weathers (president-elect), Emily Heide (vice president of volunteers), Stephanie Brown (vice president of technology), Bethy Allen (vice president of fund development), Kitty Brown (vice president of communications), Ashley Seligson (vice president of events), Sumner Rives (vice president-elect of events), Kate Mather (treasurer), Amy Moore (treasurer-elect), Garland Darden (secretary) and Suzanne Perkins (parliamentarian).

"As we prepare to welcome returning students and new faces and families, the Lancer PTO along with school administration and staff, are planning for what promises to be an incredible 90th year for MBE," Mandell said.

Last year, MBE’s PTO provided $145,000 directly to the school, thanks to the generosity of school parents and the greater MBE community. These funds were used for stipends for teachers, staff professional development, technology enhancements, supplemental curriculum, gift cards for support staff, teacher appreciation luncheons and various school improvement projects. In addition, every year, with the help of hundreds of parent volunteers, the PTO organizes and runs several fun and free events, including the Boo Bash, Lancers on the Lawn, Writers Festival, Scholastic Book Fair, Vision Screening, a welcome party for new students and kindergarten orientation.