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Full Day Kindergarten is starting in the 2025-2026 School Year
For the most up to date plans for each school, scroll down to the "public presentations."
Click on these links to see drone footage from August 2025: Long Video Short Video Still Images
Looking Ahead (Updated Aug 2025) Public Construction Committee Meetings, 7pm, MHS Library: August 18, October 6 (updated!), December 8
Moss ES Highlights
Kindergarten will start on time in September 2025
The main playground will be complete
Air conditioning will be up and running on time
Please be patient with any issues that occur with this in the beginning of usage.
Full completion of the building is expected mid year, allowing for grade realignment in September 2026
In September 2026, Moss will house Pre-K, K, Grades 1 & 2
Edgar MS
Construction will be completed on time.
Air conditioning will be up and running on time
Please be patient with any issues that occur with this in the beginning of usage.
Some site work (outside) will still need to be completed in the first months of school.
Edgar will move from Grades 5-8 to Grades 6-8 in September 2026
Campbell ES
The new cafeteria space will be complete on time.
Due to delays from PSEG, air conditioning will be slightly delayed.
The playground will be complete for the start of the school year.
Campbell will move from Grades 1-4 to Grades 3-5 in September 2026
Metuchen HS
The new cafeteria space is complete, but is being used by administration until the new gym and offices are complete.
Due to delays from PSEG, air conditioning will be slightly delayed.
The track and field are complete
Full completion of the project is expected mid year.
Recent Accomplishments: April-May 2025
Moss:
Continue Boro & Underwood inspections as needed
Continue cmu, weather permitting
Continue electrical rough in
Continue HVAC pipe & duct work
Continue rough plumbing
Continue refrigerant hangers & piping in existing building
Set HM door frames as needed
Complete roof base ply installation
Install scaffolding in courtyard for brick veneer
Continue interior courtyard curb and steps
Excavate, form & pour new concrete stairs in Bus Loop
Complete new UG service conduits to addition, pending UST removal
Set switch gear in existing Boiler Room
Continue electrical rough in
Continue HVAC pipe & duct work
Continue rough plumbing
Deliver and install sprinkler piping for the addition
Continue refrigerant hangers & piping in existing building
Set HM door frames as needed
Deliver roof materials to site, commence roof installation for new addition
Install scaffolding in courtyard for brick veneer
Continue interior courtyard curb and steps
Continue excavation to new subgrade for Bus Drop Off
Complete new transformer secondary conduits
Campbell:
Continue lighting in cloud ceiling.
Continue exterior overhang metal ceiling install.
Continue WP-1 in new cafeteria.
Continued to complete above ceiling MEP work.
Continue completion of exterior site work at playground area.
Install UV in room 24.
Complete lighting in cloud ceiling.
Complete exterior overhang metal ceiling install.
Complete WP-1 in new cafeteria.
Install new UV units in rooms 2 & 4.
Continue to complete above ceiling MEP work.
Complete Boiler Piping & electrical conduit for RTU1.
Completed all overhead work in new cafeteria.
Begin completion of exterior site work.
Edgar:
Continue Boro & Underwood inspections as needed
Continue GWB & insulation in addition where possible
Complete new UV pipe insulation and covers in existing building
Complete select demolition of existing building
Complete brick veneer
Infill new openings in the existing building Kiln Room
Continue cmu & metal framing in existing building
Continue light fixture installation
Commence Canopy ceiling framing & light fixture rough
Continue GWB & insulation in addition where possible
Construct mockup for review
Complete new UV pipe insulation and covers in existing building
Commence select demolition of existing building
Continue brick veneer after mockup acceptance. Infill new openings in existing building
MHS:
Continue CMU walls on 2nd floor exterior, stairwells & elevator shaft.
Continue underground plumbing in new gym addition.
Continue underground electrical & pathways in CMU wall in new gym addition.
Continue MEP rough in at new cafeteria.
Complete drywall & spackle in new cafeteria
Install R4 & R5 FRP exterior doors at new cafeteria.
Continue roof rails & portals.
Continue mechanical infrastructure from 2nd floor to 1st floor of existing school.
Complete framing and drywall in new corridor at cafeteria.
Complete decking of main gym roof.
Prep & pour 2nd floor concrete floor of new gym addition.
Begin CMU wall on 2nd floor exterior, stairwells & elevator shaft.
Begin underground plumbing in new gym addition.
Begin underground electrical & pathways in CMU wall in new gym addition.
Continue MEP rough in at new cafeteria.
Complete install of windows at new cafeteria.
Install R4 & R5 FRP exterior doors at new cafeteria.
Complete roof rails & portals. Weather Pending.
Continue mechanical infrastructure from 2nd floor to 1st floor of existing school.
Complete piping & conduit to RTU 23.
Begin new CMU wall at new corridor & existing storage room.
Recent Accomplishments: February-March 2025 (Newest to Oldest)
Moss: Continue: CMU at new addition. weather permitting, electrical rough in, HVAC pipe & duct work, roof drain installation, rough plumbing. Continue refrigerant hangers & piping in existing building 2nd shift Continue: CMU at new addition, electrical rough in, HVAC pipe & duct work, roof drain installation, rough plumbing. Continue refrigerant hangers & piping in existing buildingContinue CMU backup, weather permitting, Continue electrical rough in, Continue HVAC pipe & duct work, Continue roof drain installation, Continue rough plumbing, Continue refrigerant hangers & piping in existing building
Campbell: Continue: electrical and low voltage at new addition, installing electrical panel board Continue Install new lighting, mechanical and electrical infrastructure work throughout the school. Continue installing UVs in classroomsContinue: electrical and low voltage at new addition, installing electrical panel board, Install new lighting, mechanical and electrical infrastructure work throughout the existing school. Start installing UV’s at IDF, MDF rooms and classroom 29Continue electrical and low voltage at new addition, Continue Install new lighting, Install roof copping at new addition, Completing installing UV’s at 30 and 31 and starting UV installation 27 and 28
Edgar: Continue canopy Blueskin & metal panel installation, Complete duct and HVAC piping insulation , Insulate plumbing piping, Continue GWB in addition, Complete test and insulate new UV piping in existing building , Install pipe chase covers in existing building for replaced UVs on 2nd floor, Mobilize mason for brick veneer weather permitting, Continue install standing seam roof weather permitting
Infrastructure work in corridors Mechanical and electrical Continue: Canopy Blueskin & metal panel installation, Complete duct and HVAC piping insulation, Insulate plumbing piping, Continue GWB in addition, Complete test and insulate new UV piping in existing building, Install pipe chase covers in existing building for replaced UVs on 2nd floor, Mobilize mason for brick veneer weather permitting. .
Apply ice & water shield to standing seam plywood underlayment.Continue Boro & Underwood inspections as needed, Continue Canopy Blueskin & metal panel installation, Complete duct and HVAC piping insulation, Insulate plumbing piping, Continue GWB in addition, Complete test and insulate new UV piping in existing building, Install pipe chase covers in existing building for replaced UVs on 2nd floor, Mobilize mason for brick veneer weather permitting, Complete addition weather barrier application, Apply ice & water shield to standing seam plywood underlayment.
MHS: Continue: CMU installation at the gym weather permitting, interior framing of new cafeteria, installing 4”water mains from hot box location to the Gym, install of weather barrier at new cafeteria, new cafeteria Mechanical ,electrical and fire sprinkler rough-in, misc. site work at gym area.
Continue spray foam at cafeteriaContinue: CMU installation at the gym weather permitting; Roof curbs & rails on existing roof. • Begin: interior framing of new cafeteria, electrical rough-in, install of weather barrier at new cafeteria, new cafeteria sprinkler rough-in, misc. site work at gym area, Install concrete sidewalk located in courtyard weather permitting. Start brick façade at new cafeteria weather permitting, Backfill foundation at gym, Install new roof drains at cafeteria., Complete UV work at classrooms 209 and 214. Steel erection at gym.Continue foundation install of gym weather permitting, Continue Roof curbs & rails on existing roof, Begin interior framing of new cafeteria, Begin electrical rough-in, Begin install of weather barrier at new cafeteria, Begin new cafeteria sprinkler rough-in, Continue misc. site work at gym area, Install concrete sidewalk located in courtyard, Start brick façade at new cafeteria weather permitting, Continue Installing Z girts at cafeteria, Install RTU at new cafeteria roof, Complete UV work at classrooms 205 and 206 and start 207 and 208.
Recent Accomplishments: November 2024-January 2025 (Newest to Oldest)
Moss: Continue retaining wall 1B construction, Remove structural steel cabling, Pour 1st floor ramp & diamonds, Commence cmu backup, weather permitting, Mobilize electrician for rough in, Continue HVAC pipe hangers, Mobilize plumber for roof drain installation, Commence retaining wall 1B construction, Received Boro & Underwood SOD inspections, Prep and pour 3rd floor SOD, Install temp lighting for new addition, Complete MES 2nd floor UV replacements, Commence new transformer pad and primary conduit, Pour 2nd floor SOD, Mobilize masonry subcontractor and start CMU installation, Install temp power in addition, Continue UG storm structures and RCP, Complete UG detention basin, set Kraken, Complete steel erection, joist and deck, install shear studs, Layout and commence new transformer pad and primary conduits, Continue UG storm piping and structures, Commence UV replacements in existing school, Continue roof top equipment disconnects
Campell: Complete tile grout, install restroom accessories, Install restroom fixtures, Install FRP in kitchen & receiving room., Install FRP doors in kitchen & receiving area, Waiting on AV plans to complete rough in work, Complete sheetrock of underside of soffit. (once AV plans received), Complete Stairs & Ramp Install, Complete Exterior Metal Panel installation, Install metal roof coping, Install Control Joint/Expansion Joint sealant.Continue Electrical rough in, Install ramp & exterior stairs, Install exterior wall panels, Complete electrical rough-in located in soffit, Complete sheetrock & spackle of soffit, Complete painting of soffit, Install FRP interior doors & frames, Install tile Kitchen and restrooms. Receiving room floors Complete MEP rough in, Continue installing brick, Begin installing Curbs & Rails on new lower roof & existing school roof., Begin patching of roof area at curbs & rails, Complete new lower roof., Install storm drainpipe from building to storm drain structures & roof leaders, Begin installation of stairs & platforms on exterior.
Edgar: Continue Boro & Underwood inspections as needed, Remove Nurse’s Office existing EIFS ceiling, pending PCO approval, Complete Canopy soffit/fascia framing for metal panels, apply sheathing, Continue duct & pipe installation in addition, Mobilize and commence sprinkler piping, Apply weather barrier to addition exterior, weather permittingContinue Boro & Underwood inspections as needed, Complete CFMF for Nurse’s Office, Commence Canopy soffit/fascia framing for metal panels, Complete new addition roof membrane, Continue select demo where possible, Continue new refrigerant lines above existing ceilings, Continue duct & pipe installation in additionPrep & pour new concrete SOG for Nurse’s Office, Continue partition framing in addition, Deliver veneer brick (BV-& BV-2) to site, Install wood blocking for roof installation, Set RTU and fan curbs, Deliver roof materials to site, Install new addition roof membrane, Continue rough plumbing in new addition
MHS: Begin Aggregate Pile install for gym, Continue Gym foundation installation, Relocate construction fence to start curb & curb drainage Install, Begin installation of rooftop units on 2nd floor, Continue CMU installation @ new cafeteria, Begin framing @ new cafeteria, Continue layout & installation of curbs & rails on 2nd floor roof., Install roof drains for new cafeteria, Begin electrical pathway installation in CMU walls.Continue install of site storm drainage manholes & piping, Begin Hot Box Once Water Tap application is completed and submitted, Continue gym addition foundation, Erect steel for new cafeteria, Begin CMU installation @ new cafeteria, Begin install of Curbs & Rails on existing roof for new units, Begin patching of roof area at curbs & rails. Continue site Sanitary & Storm drain Install, Begin Hot Box Once Water Tap application is completed and submitted, Begin gym addition foundation, Begin install of Curbs & Rails on existing roof for new units, Begin patching of roof area at curbs & rails.
Recent Accomplishments: July-October 2024 (Newest to Oldest)
Moss: Start Wall 1B, Deliver structural steel to site, commence erecting the steel, Start new pipe hangers in existing ceilings, Continue installation of UG detention basin. Continue Boro & Underwood inspections as needed, Continue UG storm structures and RCP., Complete retaining Wall 1A, start Wall 1B, Backfill retaining wall with topsoil where completed, Pour concrete SOG (Friday 10/11), Deliver structural steel to site, commence erection, Continue new pipe hangers in existing ceilings (2nd shift), Provide layout for UG detention basin, Complete start-up of new boilers. Continue Boro & Underwood inspections as needed, Continue UG storm structures and RCP, Complete retaining Wall 2 (N elevation), Backfill retaining wall with topsoil, Install stone subgrade for addition SOG., Prep & pour concrete SOG, Complete boiler breeching and air intake, Complete start-up of new boilers, Complete boiler exhaust piping installation, Continue Borough & Underwood inspections as needed ,Complete site work subgrade in existing courtyard, Complete interior & exterior backfill of new addition, Continue UG storm structures and RCP, Complete UG electrical conduit installation, receive Boro inspection, backfill piping., Complete UG sanitary piping, receive Boro inspection, backfill piping, Install stone subgrade for addition SOG, Prep & pour SOG, Complete roof rails/curbs installation, deliver & set equipment on roof, Continue retaining wall construction.Complete foundation waterproofing, drainage board and insulation, Complete site work in existing courtyard, Complete interior & exterior backfill of new addition, Complete existing courtyard leader drainage into YD1., Commence UG storm & sanitary piping, Commence UG electrical conduit installation, Core drill new air intake penetrations for new boilers, install duct work.Complete excavation, forms, rebar and concrete footing, Set levelling plates, Continue CMU foundations, Continue piping new boilers, Install Pumps, Install hydronic piping in gym, Install hangers in a ceilingComplete excavation, forms, rebar and concrete footing, Set levelling plates, Continue piping new boilers, Mobilize and commence CMU foundations,Complete excavation, forms, rebar and concrete footing, Set levelling plates, Continue piping new boilers, Continue CMU foundations
Campell: Complete MEP rough in, Continue install of brick, Begin install Curbs & Rails on new lower roof & existing school roof, Begin patching of roof area at curbs & rails,Complete new lower roof ,Install storm drainpipe from building to storm drain structures & roof leaders, Begin install of stairs & platforms on exterior.Complete MEP rough in throughout the new addition, Continue exterior brick installation, Continue installation of interior soffits, Complete upper roofing; complete lower roofing after RTU is installed, Continue sprinkler installation for new addition, Continue exterior and interior CMU wall installation. Continue MEP rough in throughout the new addition. Continue exterior spray foam insulation. Begin brick installation. Continue installation of interior soffits. Finish new roof installation. Continue sprinkler installation for new addition.Continue exterior and interior CMU wall installation, Continue MEP rough in throughout the new addition, Begin exterior spray foam insulation, Begin brick installation, Begin installation of interior soffits, Finish all roof blocking for new roof system, begin roof installation. Continue exterior in interior CMU wall installation, Begin MEP rough in(electrical pathways in CMU walls, roof drains, Continue Parapet wall framing @ Campbell New Cafeteria roof area, Continue roofing prep/install @ Campbell New Cafeteria, Complete CMU foundation installation, Complete waterproofing, Begin utility underground work, Begin prep for slab-on-grade, Begin sprinkler lines installation in the attic, Footing installation, CMU foundation installation
Edgar: Continue UV replacement in existing classrooms on 1st floor, Prep & pour new concrete SOG for Nurse’s Office, Continue partition framing in addition., Complete exterior CMU installation, Deliver veneer brick to site, construct “in place” mock up, Install wood blocking for roof installation, Deliver roof materials to site, Continue select demo where possible, Continue roof drain installation, Continue VRF and condenser connections on existing roofs, Continue additional electrical rough-in, Continue Boro & Underwood inspections as needed, Continue UV replacement in existing classrooms, Prep & pour new concrete SOG for Nurse’s Office, Continue partition framing in addition, Complete exterior CMU installation, Deliver veneer brick to site, construct “in place” mock up, Install wood blocking for roof installation, Deliver roof materials to site, Continue select demo where possible, Continue roof drain installation, Continue VRF and condenser connections on existing roofs, Continue addition electrical rough-in, Continue Boro & Underwood inspections as needed. Complete steel erection, joist and metal deck. Prep & pour new concrete SOG for new Nurse’s Office. Start layout for partition framing in addition. Start exterior CMU installation. Continue VRF and condenser connections on existing roofs. Deliver structural steel to site and commence steel erection (9/23), Deliver roof top equipment to site and place on rails (9/21), Start replacement of new UVs in existing classrooms (9/23), Prep & pour new concrete SOG for Nurse’s Office, Start layout for partition framing in addition, Start exterior CMU installation.Deliver structural steel to site, Mobilize steel erector, commence steel erection (est. 9/9), Continue refrigerant piping in existing ceilings on 2nd shift., Pour new concrete SOG for Nurse’s Office., Provide asbestos abatement for roof penetrations, install wood blocking for curbs/rails, set curbs/rails, flash openings, Install window protection @ existing Nurse’s office prior to steel erection.Set levelling plates, Perform anchor bolt survey, Continue new electrical conduits in existing ceiling, Continue new refrigerant hangers and piping, Continue select demolition, Install new DIP piping below floor, Install new water line tie-ins above ceiling, FCU installation of Rails and curbs, Apply foundation waterproofing, insulation, Apply interior foundation insulation below FF, Set levelling plates, Perform anchor bolt survey, Continue new electrical conduits in existing ceiling, Continue new refrigerant hangers and piping, Continue select demolition, Cut floors for new plumbing, Install new DIP piping below floor, Install new water line tie-ins above ceiling, Re-route existing 10’’ storm drain, Install new storm piping thru addition, Apply foundation waterproofing, insulation, Apply interior foundation insulation below FF, Set levelling plates, Perform anchor bolt survey, Continue new electrical conduits in existing ceiling, Continue new refrigerant hangers and piping, Continue select demolition, Cut floors for new plumbing, Install new DIP piping below floor, Install new water line tie-ins above ceiling, Re-route existing 10’’ storm drain, Install new storm piping thru addition
MHS: Continue site Sanitary & Storm drain Install, Begin Hot Box Once Water Tap application is completed and submitted, Begin gym addition foundation, Begin install of Curbs & Rails on existing roof for new units, Begin patching of roof area at curbs & rails.Begin hot box once water tap application is completed and submitted, Finish relocation of office trailers to provide access to gym addition pad for masons; start setup & prep to begin gym addition foundation, Continue site sanitary & storm drain install for gym addition, Start cafeteria addition CMU installation, Start asbestos abatement of overhangs at new cafeteria addition, Continue site sanitary & storm drain Install for gym addition. Start cafeteria addition CMU installation. Plan asbestos abatement of overhangs at new cafeteria addition. Complete installation for underground storm detention system next the gym addition. Continue VRF and condenser connections on existing roofs. Continue site Sanitary & Storm drain Install for gym addition, Pour cafeteria addition concrete SOG (9/23), Structural steel delivery for cafeteria addition (9/18), Plan Asbestos abatement of overhangs at new cafeteria addition, Begin layout and installation for underground drainage system. Continue site Sanitary & Storm drain Install for gym addition, Prep cafeteria addition building pad for concrete install., Install concrete building pad for new cafeteria addition (est. 9/6)., Plan Asbestos abatement of overhangs @ HS new cafeteria area (reviewed with TTI 9/5)., Complete new track installation (est. 9/6)Complete track striping (est. 9-10 September)Continue drain and sanitary systems installation as per re-design, Start footing excavation @ Cafeteria, Begin demo of exterior windows / walls @ select areas and fill openings with CMU, Complete sprinkler line installation to new addition, Install all barrier walls, Export topsoil, received clean soil certificate, Installation of sanitary and storm sewers is pending revised drawing, Start footing excavation, Install storm drain on Cafeteria side, Continue turf installation, Start ceiling demolition for MEP work, Installation of storm and sanitary is on hold till sanitary structures arrive on Gym side, Start footing excavation @ Cafeteria, Install storm drain on Cafeteria side, Complete turf installation, Start sprinkler line installation to new addition, Install all barrier walls
Recent Accomplishments: May and June 2024 (Newest to Oldest)
May and June 2024: Moss ES
Continue footing installation
Boilers installation
Starting CMU (concrete masonry unit) walls
Export Soil
Survey for footings
Footing excavation
Demo in the courtyard
Layout foundations
Start foundation excavation
Close gym doors and clear the courtyard
Complete aggregate piers
Start footing excavation
Continue boiler demolition work.
Install temporary egress door at gym on 5/24.
Install permanent fence.
Bring construction trailers.
Start footing and foundations on 5/20, weather permitting.
Remove pavement within the addition’s footprint.
(Updated on 5/16) Install aggregate piers.
(Updated on 5/16) Install emergency egress door in gym on 5/24. Will cut brick veneer during the week
(Updated on 5/16) Install temporary egress door in admin office
May and June 2024: Edgar MS
Complete foundation work
Backfill
Start Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work
Complete footings
Start piers
Anchor bolts
Waterproofing
Underground piping
Backfill
Start masonry foundation walls
Start footing excavation
Pour concrete
Continue site work
Start footing and foundations on 5/15, weather permitting
(Updated on 5/16) Complete aggregate piers
(Updated on 5/16) Start footing excavation, weather permitting
May and June 2024: Campbell ES
Start footing excavation
Start celing demolition for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work
Install storm system
Survey for footings
Layout footings and foundations
Start foundation excavation
Remove playground equipment, relocate gazebo
Start stripping the site
Complete temporary exterior door installation on 5/10 and enclose door at the end of the corridor
Layout the building footprint
(Updated on 5/16) Tentatively install second door into a classroom
May and June 2024: Metuchen HS
Export topsoil
Install sanitary and storm sewers
Start footing excavation
Demo existing food court area
Remove existing turf, start new installation
Start ceiling demolition for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work
Track work started
Move in construction trailers
Bring construction trailers.
(Updated on 5/16) Tentatively install trailers
OTHER
5/2024 Moss boiler demolition and trailer delivery
5/2024 Moss tree clearing and stump removal
5/2204: Edgar utility demolition and storm sewer removal
52024 Campbell temporary egress door and partitions
4/2024 Tree clearing at Moss ES and Edgar MS
4/2024 Fence barriers placed at all schools
3/20/24 Official Groundbreaking Ceremony: Click to see the program!
2/13/24 Hired Epic Management for the Moss and Edgar project
2/13/24 Hired M&M Construction for the Campbell and MHS project
March 2024: Construction staging at each school (anticipated)
Completed Post-Referendum Tasks
2/13/2024 Vote on whether to award the contracts for construction
2/7/2024 Phase 1 and 2 bid opening
12/7 and 12/14 2024 Bid openings
6/2023: Bond Sale for the funds needed to complete the referendum projects.
5/2023: Hired Greyhawk to be the Construction Manager
12/13/22: Approval of Spiezle Architectural Group to plan, design, and manage the referendum.
Public Presentations
Plans that we awarded a contract for on Feb 13
Campbell and MHS Update
Many questions on August 21 were about Moss School. Here is a link with more details: MOSS SCHOOL.
Draft plans, subject to change.
Draft plans, subject to change.
Draft plans, subject to change.