Tea Community Announcements Regarding COVID-19

From the Tea Area School District

Titan Families,

Thank you for your patience this evening. We had a school board meeting this evening (March 12, 2020) prior to finalizing this daily update.

The Board was updated on our work planning and communication during this meeting. We are working with other school districts and closely following the guidance of the Department of Health. We are participating in conference calls, learning sessions, and providing opportunities for staff question and answer sessions.The recommended website for the Governor's office for central communication and updated information concerning COVID-19 is https://covid.sd.gov

The District has canceled the use of our facilities by outside organizations. Friday, we will review all of the up-coming events and provide information on when they will be rescheduled or provided via an alternative service model.

Our before and after school program (TASK) is running their normal operational hours. This program is our students and does not invite others into our student’s community.

As a reminder, Friday is a half day of school as it is the end of the quarter.

Signed: Dr. Jennifer N. Lowery, Superintendent of Schools

The Tea Community Library will be closed until further notice as a precautionary measure during this time. Thank you for your patience during this time!

Tea Park & Recreation

INDOOR WALKING COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to precautionary measures put in place by the Tea Area School District, no outside organizations will be allowed use of their facilities. Indoor Walking has been suspended for the foreseeable future.

Tea Economic Development Corporation

The Tea Chamber for Development Board has decided to postpone their Q1 Tea Chamber for Development Mixer event that was scheduled for March 26 at the new Squeelers location due to the COVID-19 pandemic. TEDC will notify members soon of the new date of the mixer.

Lincoln County Visitor Precautions

In a proactive effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Corona Virus), Lincoln County is taking steps to help protect employees and visitors at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Canton. Signs have placed on our entry doors at the courthouse that state, "If you are experiencing flu like symptoms, please conduct your County business remotely". Phone numbers and email addresses for county services can be found on their website at www.lincolncountysd.org.

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