Miami-Dade County Public Schools

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M-DCPS Hosts Groundbreaking Event at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School in Miami Gardens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11/6/2025

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

M-DCPS Hosts Groundbreaking Event at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School in Miami Gardens

WHO:

Miami-Dade County Public Schools District representatives, Miami-Dade School Board Members, Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School Principal Tiffany C. James, school staff and students

WHAT:

Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School Groundbreaking

WHEN:

Friday, November 7, 2025
8:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School
4555 NW 206th Terrace
Miami Gardens, FL 33055

WHY:

H.A. Contracting Corp was awarded $34.1 million for the comprehensive upgrade and renovation of Dr. Frederica Wilson/Skyway Elementary School, which will become the District's new Net Zero Energy school.

The new 36,000 square foot, high performance building will house 400 student stations and feature modern art and music labs, administration offices and a media center.

The cafeteria building will undergo extensive renovations, including high performance HVAC systems, new LED lighting, electric cooking equipment, as well as new exterior paint. Further improvements include two new tennis courts, two new putting greens, and a new parking lot

Many sustainable design strategies were incorporated to achieve a Net Zero Energy and Green/Sustainable facility, which includes new solar panels, optimal building orientation, high-performance building envelope and HVAC systems, Low-E insulated glazing, water conserving fixtures, and other energy efficient features.

[[if notEmpty="contact"> Elmo R. Lugo, Media Relations Director, at [email protected]
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