New Jersey Schools Development Authority

08/17/2026

The work of the SDA demonstrates the power of productive partnerships. Alongside our contracting partners, SDA is building schools that enhance student learning, including the new Betty V. Coles Elementary School/ Miguel A. Hernandez Intermediate School project in Trenton. For more information on SDA’s capital portfolio projects, please visit: https://www.njsda.gov/SDA_BUSINESS/

08/13/2026

From foundation to a brighter future - watch the new New Elementary School (Woodrow Wilson School #5 Replacement) in Garfield take shape!
For project info., visit our website: https://www.njsda.gov/Projects/CapitalProgram

08/12/2026

Construction progress continues on the new Betty V. Coles Elementary/Miguel Hernandez Intermediate School project in Trenton! The new school is being built adjacent to the existing Grace A. Dunn Middle School. Construction activities include foundations, rain water drainage, and site work. For more project info. Please visit our website: https://www.njsda.gov/ProjectSchoolDetails/SchoolGrantDetails?vProjectID=21-5210-N09&vSchoolDistrict=Trenton

08/07/2026

Progress continues for the West New York Middle School project! Footings, foundations, structural steel, fire tank and underground MEP work is underway.
For more project info. Please visit our website: https://www.njsda.gov/ProjectSchoolDetails/SchoolGrantDetails?vProjectID=17-5670-N02&vSchoolDistrict=West%20New%20York

08/05/2026

August is "Back To School" month! Looking forward to the start of another amazing school year!

07/30/2026

07/22/2026

07/13/2026

07/07/2026

Today, the SDA celebrated the start of construction of the new Betty V. Coles Elementary/ Miguel A. Hernandez Intermediate School alongside Trenton School District officials, students, local and state representatives, project partners, and community members. Thank you to everyone who joined us as we marked the beginning of this exciting state investment in Trenton’s students and community!