Christina School District celebrates final state loan payment
Delaware’s Christina School District marks a financial milestone today.
The district in 2006, facing severe financial difficulties, received a state loan to be paid back within five years. The Christina district made its final loan payment this year, and invites the school community to a celebration this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. The event will include Delaware Education Secretary Lillian Lowery, a former Superintendent of the Christina School District. The celebration is being held at Porter Road Elementary School in Bear.
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