Mascoutah High School Book Machine Demonstration

On Monday, October 7, the Mascoutah School district saw the unveiling of the new “Book Nook” vending machine, part of a district-wide initiative to boost literacy. After a ribbon cutting ceremony, a faculty member demonstrated how the machine worked. Holding a gold-colored token, she placed it into the coin slot, and with a quiet whir, the machine released a book from the display.

These book vending machines, strategically placed across all five schools in the district, were purchased through a $35,706 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) literacy grant. They would now serve as a fun, engaging way for students to earn books through positive behavior and academic achievements.

This is one of the “Book Nook” coins that can be used to “purchase” a book at the machine. They are awarded to students for several different reasons, dictated by school staff and faculty.

Here, you can find more information on the purchase and design of the “Book Nook”: https://www.heraldpubs.com/2024/08/02/mascoutah-school-district-to-receive-book-nook-vending-machines/