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.

Dallas Grimes, a UIL Social Studies coach at Roosevelt High School, used grant funds to purchase books, study materials and binders for the UIL Social Studies students.

Becki Koepke, a teacher at Motley County ISD, used her grant to take plant science students on field trips to SkyGardens, Lubbock Wholesale Florist and Assister Pumpkin Ranch. Students were able to see real world examples of what they learn in the classroom.

Randie Robinson, a teacher at Cotton Center Elementary, used her grant for students to attend field trips to At’l Do Farms, Play Street Museum and Milestones so students could explore outside of school walls.

Lyndsi Stewart, a teacher at Bennett Elementary, used her grant to purchase books for her students to take home and read with their families.

Rachel Walden, a teacher at Cotton Center Elementary, used her grant to create an outdoor education station area where students can play, learn and develop essential skills outside the classroom that cover science, math, reading and real-life learning concepts.

Terri Welch, a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary, used the grant to purchase a class set of decodable books. The books have helped her students get extra practice reading certain spelling patterns and vowel sounds.

Josie Williams, a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary, purchased items for the “Brave Store” where students learn to make financial decisions.

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