Tea Area School District will be well represented at the 2026 Midwestern Region ACDA Honor Choirs held in Milwaukee, WI, Feb. 25-28. Students were selected from the 10-state region via recorded auditions which included singing scales, a prepared solo, and an excerpt of the honor choir repertoire.  Students were prepared and auditions submitted by their directors, Mrs. Ellie Whitehead (Middle School) and Mrs. Janice Gilbert (High School).  Pictured above are members of the Hig

With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Nov. 4 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Chairwoman Tiffani Landeen opened the meeting with a presentation from South Lincoln Rural Water on Regional Wastewater efforts with possible board support. Managing partner of Teton Ridge Consulting, Steve Watson and General Manager of South Lincoln Rural Water, John Sterns, were present to give information on the project.  “As county commissioners, you un

Quality Telecommunications & Tech Services, a second-generation family business, is expanding its operational presence in the Sioux Falls region with the relocation to a larger, upgraded facility in Tea, SD to better support the growing needs of area businesses and organizations. Having already served the Tea & Sioux Falls community for years with security technology, business phone systems, and IT services, this expansion reflects both rising demand and the company’s long-te

The Tea City Council met Nov. 3 and held a first reading on an ordinance on animals. Community development director Albert Schmidt presented a first reading on ordinance 320. The ordinance specifically addresses the keeping of chickens within city limits. The proposed updates include a maximum of six total animals of chickens, quails or rabbits. Roosters are prohibited. Waterfowl would need a conditional use permit. The second reading on the ordinance will be at the Nov. 17 c

On Thursday, Oct. 23 the Tea Area High School football team traveled to Howard Wood for their final regular season game against Sioux Falls Washington. Washington struck first, scoring a 67 yard passing touchdown. The extra point was no good. They scored again before quarter’s end, this time on a 25 yard pass. The point after had Tea Area trailing 13-0 heading into the second quarter. In the second quarter, the Titans got the board as Daschle Lowery took the quarterback keepe

Alexandria, VA—Jay M. Swatek, principal of Venture Elementary School, has been named as one of 43 exemplary elementary and middle-level principals from across the nation to receive the award of 2025 NAESP National Distinguished Principal (NDP) by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). The pre-K-8 principals traveled to the nation’s capital from Oct. 23 – 24, to participate in two days of events that culminate in an awards banquet to honor their acco

The Tea Area Titans concluded their 2025 campaign this Saturday at the AA State Cross Country Meet in Huron. A total of 262 athletes from 20 AA schools competed in the race, with each school fielding a team of up to seven runners. The Titans turned in outstanding efforts on the day. The Titan girls ran the second race of the day. Senior Jaycie Babb ended her Titan cross country career with her best finish yet at the State Meet, claiming sixth place (18:24.27). Freshman Jayna

The 2025 SDHSAA Class AA State Cheer and Dance Competition was held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Civic Arena in Watertown, where teams from across South Dakota came together to close out the season with high-energy performances and spirited routines. Harrisburg claimed the state championship title in cheer, while Brandon Valley earned top honors in dance. Tea Area High School was among the schools competing in the Class AA division and delivered strong performances across the

Tea’s food pantry made the move to a new location on Main Avenue and opened to the public on Oct. 21. After around 20 years in Trinity Lutheran Church, the Tea Food Pantry moved into its own space at 125 S. Main Avenue with a new name - Tea Area Cupboard. Board member Amanda McKnelly noted that Ruth Anderson was a huge part of the pantry for all of those years and expressed her thankfulness. About a year and a half ago, a group of people started talking about needing to servi

The Tea Area Community Scholarship Fund (TACSF) recently concluded its Touchdown Campaign Fundraiser, successfully raising $1,265 with the support of local residents and businesses. While the organization has been awarding scholarships to Tea High School seniors since 2005, its visibility within the community has decreased in recent years, making it possible that many might not be familiar with its mission. The TACSF understands the financial burden of college expenses, and i