Georgetown bilingual charter school delays opening until fall 2027

GEORGETOWN, Del. - The opening of the ASPIRA Georgetown Elementary School at the historic Georgetown Icehouse has been delayed until fall 2027 after school officials encountered funding issues, renovation setbacks, challenges securing a temporary location, and impacts from the federal government shutdown. The school, planned for Depot Street in Georgetown and located inside the historic building owned by investor Dan Bond, was originally set to open in fall 2026.Margie López Waite, CEO of ASPIRA Delaware, said officials explored every possible option before deciding to change the timeline. Click to read more: Coastal TV