GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — As students return to class after summer break, Guilford County Schools is stepping up security with new additions to every elementary and middle school in the district.
The district is installing what it calls “safety vestibules.” It’s a secure entryway that’s designed to ensure visitors are properly screened before being allowed into school buildings.
At Kirkman Park Elementary School in High Point, Principal Yajaira Owens says safety is at the heart of her role…