Concern for Community is one of the Seven Cooperative Principles guiding South Plains Electric Cooperative. Giving back to our community gives our Cooperative the opportunity to support community efforts that enhance the quality of life for members and their families. Operation Round Up helps provide funding for community members in need.

Operation Round Up is funded by Cooperative members rounding their bill up to the nearest dollar.

Lisa Sanders and her students at Cotton Center ISD were awarded an Operation Round Up Teacher Mini-Grant in 2023.

With the grant funds, Sanders purchased a humidity-controlled incubator, a candler and new magnifying glasses for all students. These supplies were used to assist with the classroom’s chick hatching experiment. Students were able to learn about the chick hatching process and create a long-lasting learning experience they will not soon forget.

“It was so much fun to hatch baby chicks in the classroom, but it was even more exciting seeing the students’ love for science and animals enhanced through hands-on learning.” - Lisa Sanders

More Hands On Learning at Cotton Center ISD

Cynthia Walden and her Pre-K through 2nd-grade students also received an Operation Round Up Teacher Mini-Grant in 2023.

Walden and her students experienced a fall field trip, to the Science Spectrum. It was filled with fun and hands-on learning experiences. It allowed students to enhance their imagination and learn about day-to-day life skills and all things science!

Click here for more information about the program.