PowerSchool became the Mountain Brook School System's Student Information System fall of 2021. 

• Link to PowerSchool Parent
• Link to additional district PowerSchool Parent information including:
  • How to Setup Parent Account
  • Step by Step Handout
  • Forgot Username and Password
  • PowerSchool Parent Access Help Form
  • PowerSchool SIS Parent Portal Quick Start Guide

MOUNTAIN BROOK SCHOOLS APP

 

Mountain Brook School district, along with each of our schools, constantly works to enhance communication with staff, students, and parents.  The MBS APP became available to parents, faculty and staff, and students in the spring of 2017.

 

For more information visit the MBS Technology Parent Assit website

 

You may have already downloaded this app on your cell phone. If not we hope the information below is helpful. The following information includes instructions for download as well as highlights some of the icons available with the app.

Users can download the app for Apple or Google based on your mobile device by searching for MBS Schools (in the Apple App Store) or Mountain Brook Schools (in Google Play).

 

Once the app has been downloaded, users have the opportunity to configure the app to ensure relevant information is received and a cell number for SMS/Text messages is entered.

 

To experience the full benefits of the app, users should log into the app using their MBS network username and password. This is the same information you currently use to access the MBS Portal (ClassLink).

 

Calendar icon – if it is blank, click the gear in the upper right corner and select the calendars you would like to view.

 

Directory icon – provides information for the Board of Education and each school. You will notice Staff and Teacher links are available which includes schedules.

 

Click the ClassLink icon. If you do not already have this on your cell phone you will be ask to download. ClassLink icon provides quick access to the MBS Portal including Canvas, Chalkable and more. There will be a onetime sign-in using your MBS network username and password. The Chalkable icon inside the ClassLink will require your Chalkable username and the password you have setup.

 

Student Info icon – Log in using your MBS network username and password. This area provides access to posted 9-weeks grades and more.

If you would like to receive text message alerts, click the Student Info icon, Click Your Name icon. Click Edit in the upper right corner of Account Info. Then click Add New to add your cell phone number to the TEXT/SMS NUMBERS --just type the numbers, no dashes, starting with area code. A “Delivery Preferences” window appears. Just click Done

 

Other MBS App icons include Activity Stream, Notifications, News, Child Nutrition Payments, Lunch Menus and more.

 

 

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. They strive to empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help with the power of media and technology as a positive force in students' lives. MBS is a Common Sense Media school district.

 

Take a look at their information under 

• Advice for Parents
• Movies and TV Shows
• Apps, Games, and Websites
• Research Section which includes Social Media, Social life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences, and more.