Tea Chamber for Development

Member spotlight

August 2026

Meet Tea Area.

Tea Area School District is educating tomorrow’s leaders while growing alongside the families and communities it serves.

Tea Area School District staff gathered in a school gymnasium
Home of the TitansTea Area, South Dakota
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Their story

Built by community.Growing with purpose.

Tea Area School District began in 2003 with neighbors and volunteers coming together to build learning spaces with their own hands—and a shared belief in what their community could become.

More than twenty years later, that same spirit still defines the district. Tea Area now serves students across Lincoln and Minnehaha counties, from southwest Sioux Falls through Tea and into surrounding rural communities.

As enrollment grows, the district continues to invest thoughtfully in people, facilities, and opportunities. Its work is guided by student achievement, community partnership, engaged Titans, and responsible growth management.

2,554Students enrolled
14Languages spoken
99%Average graduation rate
2003District founded
The modern entrance to Tea Area High School
To educate and empower each studentfor success in a global society.

A clear mission connects every classroom, activity, decision, and partnership across the district.

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The student experience

Opportunities to learn, lead, and belong.

Tea Area pairs strong academics with creative, athletic, and personal-growth opportunities that help every Titan discover where they can thrive.

Students reading together in a school library
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Academics

Learning experiences designed to prepare students for what comes next.

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Fine arts

Creative opportunities and an expanded Performing Arts Center give students space to find—and share—their voice.

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Activities + athletics

Programs that build confidence, connection, discipline, and lifelong Titan pride.

Tea Area School District staff members
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People who care

Educators and staff working together so each student feels supported.

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Future-ready growth

Tea Area’s strategic plan keeps student achievement, community, engaged Titans, and responsible growth at the center of every next step.

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Leading the next chapter

Honoring the legacy.Shaping the future.

Dr. Tonia Warzecha, Superintendent of Tea Area School District
“Together, we will shape its future.”
Dr. Tonia WarzechaSuperintendent, Tea Area School District

Dr. Warzecha leads the district with a focus on collaboration, thoughtful growth, and exceptional opportunities for every student.

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