After years of delays, a new high school in Phillipsburg, N.J., may finally become a reality.

Some good news for students and parents in Warren County.  The governor has announced plans to build and renovate 20 schools, and this year Phillipsburg High School made the cut.

Parents we spoke with Wednesday night were excited to hear the news.  But their smiles quickly turned into skepticism.  Phillipsburg has a long history of false starts and delays in getting a new  high school built.

"I think that's great news, I think it's long overdue," said Phillipsburg High School parent Frank Russo.

Almost everyone we spoke with had the same reaction.  But that delight quickly faded to doubt.

"I'll believe it when there's actually a structure," said parent Lisa Viemann.

Viemann said the phrase, "I'll believe it when I see it" is one you'll always hear when the topic of a new school comes up.

"This is, I think, the second or third time that we supposedly have money coming in for the new school to be built and it didn't happen," explained Viemann.

In fact, Phillipsburg has been waiting for a new high school since 2004.  In 2005 the plans were suspended when funding ran out. 

But four years later, officials broke ground, expecting the new building to open next September.  That plan was stalled in 2010 and P-burg didn't make the Governor's renovation list for 2011.

"We've been very happy with the education they're receiving. It's just that it's crowded. They definitely need some updates so we're keeping our fingers crossed," said parent Shereen Cannavo.

When the students ran out of room in the hallways, they were moved outdoors and into trailers.

"We have 35 trailers so it's a lot of kids that are here every day in a trailer," lamented Viemann.

Junior Nicole Denuzzie says even with the trailers it's packed, and walking outside to the modulars isn't necessarily a good thing.

"It's annoying especially when it's raining or snowing cuz you get wet and everything. Your books are all soaked by the time you get there," she said.

After all the roadblocks the mistrust is understandable.  But in each conversation there was also a hint of optimism.

"I'm real excited it's headed in the right direction, and I hope it's true," said Russo.

Phillipsburg is included on a list of eight schools that have high priority needs.  Those projects represent a state investment of $675 million.