Dexter, Missouri - The first ever Dexter High School Book Fair went extremely well.  So well in fact that they met their goal of $1,500 worth of merchandise, which is approximately 300 books before the start of school on Tuesday morning.  What an awesome event!!!  They ended up doubling their goal by just a little!!!

On Friday, five students received their special Mockingjay-themed cupcakes.  A total of 24 students who purchased $5 or more from the book fair were awarded cupcakes.

Shown in the photo (Left to Right):  Katlyn Houston, Hannah Long, Shyann Jines, Kathryn Reiker, and Mackinlee Rogers.

Mockingjay  is the latest book made into film from the The Hunger Games series.  It is the first of two cinematic parts based on the novel and the final book in the Hunger Games trilogy written by Suzanne Collins.

“This is the first event of its kind and I have been blown away by how amazing our community has been in supporting this,” DHS Library Media Specialist Krystal Hobgood said.  “We have so many prizes to give away to the students and I know they will be thrilled.  I owe that all to the support of our community.

Way to go Dexter High School!!