(SPS) -- Sapulpa Public School is holding a Coin Drive through September 2 at all school sites to fundraise for Tulsa Area United Way. The Coin Drive is a friendly competition with the Sandites! You may donate coins at your students' school office, simply look for the coin jar. There is also a coin collection jar at Washington Administrative Center.

The Coin Drive is part of the 100th Highway 97 Rivalry football game versus Sand Springs, and coins will also be collected at the game on Friday, September 4 at Collins Stadium, where Tulsa Area United Way will set up a booth. The winner of the Coin Drive will be announced sometime during the week after the game.

The Chieftains play the Sandites at on Friday, September 4, on our home turf, so be sure to bring some extra change. The Highway 97 Rivalry is presented by American Heritage Bank.

Tulsa Area United Way helps fund local agencies that benefit Creek County residents in need, including Caring Community Friends and the Sapulpa Public Schools Book and Snack Mobile; the annual Back to School Bash; Youth Services of Creek County; Creek County Literacy Program; The Salvation Army; and Show, Inc.

Year after year, Sapulpa Public Schools and our school sites are some of the largest donors to the United Way's annual giving campaign.