Schools starts locking front doors, adds camera doorbell

The Petersburg School District recently enhanced security measures at Stedman Elementary, Mitkof Middle School and Petersburg High School.

As of Nov. 27, the front doors of PHS and MMS lock after classes begin at 8:05 a.m.

Doorbells with cameras and an intercom system are installed on the front doors, alongside signage to clearly direct people who may try to access the building.

Office staff can now see who is ringing the doorbell, which allows them to assess and approve people before allowing them to enter for better security.

During the Nov. 14 school board meeting, Secondary Principal Brad...