K-12 Education

Protecting Students. Empowering Educators.

Schools face real security challenges—from morning arrival to after-hours events. Entry Shield was built specifically for K-12 environments, delivering real-time visibility, door monitoring, and rapid response across your entire campus—not just the front entrance.

K-12 School Security

3,600+

Students per hour throughput

The Reality Schools Face

Schools must balance security with maintaining a welcoming learning environment. Traditional approaches create bottlenecks and fail to address insider threats.

88%

Insider Threats

Of school shooters are current or former students who know the building.

20 min

Morning Rush

A short window where hundreds of students must enter quickly and safely.

20+

Access Points

Multiple doors across campus create visibility & access challenges throughout the day.

Limited Resources

Budget & Staff Constraints

Schools must improve safety within tight budgets and limited personnel.

A Multifaceted Approach

School security isn't one solution—it's a comprehensive strategy. Entry Shield provides layered protection that addresses every vulnerability.

Layer 1: Detection

Screen & Flow weapons detection at main entrances.

Layer 2: Access

Door monitoring on all secondary access points.

Layer 3: Barriers

Window laminate to delay forced entry.

Layer 4: Response

Instant notification to entire security team.

Solutions Designed for Schools

Every Entry Shield product is designed with the K-12 environment in mind.

Main Entrance

Screen & Flow Weapons Detection

Most schools focus screening during a short morning window—typically 7:30–8:00 AM—then shut systems down for the rest of the day. Security shouldn't stop after the first bell.

That leaves gaps. Visitors, parents, and late-arriving students often enter without screening. Entry Shield enables all-day screening, providing continuous coverage without slowing traffic or requiring additional staff.

  • Screen 3,600+ individuals per hour without bottlenecks
  • No stopping, unpacking, or removing personal items
  • Continuous, all-day screening capability
  • Instant alerts to staff if a threat is detected
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All-Day Arrival Flow

Morning Arrival (7:30–8:00 AM)

High-throughput screening during peak entry

Mid-Day Activity

Visitors, parents, and late arrivals continue to be screened

After Hours & Events

Maintain screening during activities and extended use

Common School Vulnerabilities

  • Emergency exits propped for student pickup
  • Staff doors propped for deliveries
  • Portable classroom external doors
  • Gym and cafeteria external access
  • After-hours event access

All monitored with instant photo alerts.

Secondary Access

Door Monitoring System

Schools require doors to remain shut and locked during instructional time—but there's often no way to verify or enforce it in real time.

Entry Shield monitors both exterior and interior doors, sending instant alerts—with image or video context—when doors are propped, opened, or out of compliance.

  • Monitor exterior and interior doors in real time
  • Instant alerts with image or video verification
  • Ensure compliance during instructional time
  • Wireless deployment with no construction required
Learn More About Door Monitoring →
Physical Barriers

Window Laminate Protection

When an intruder can't get through the door, windows become the target. Our multi-layered laminate creates an impenetrable barrier that buys time for lockdown and response.

  • Proven forced-entry protection
  • 10-year warranty
  • 2-year price lock for grant timing
  • Additional UV and energy benefits
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Priority Areas for Laminate

Main entrance glass
Office and admin windows
Ground-floor classrooms
Cafeteria windows
Gym and auditorium

Priority based on accessibility and occupancy

Privacy First

No Facial Recognition. No Biometrics.

We understand the privacy concerns that come with school security. Entry Shield is designed to protect students without collecting biometric data or using facial recognition technology.

  • No facial recognition

    We detect weapons, not identities

  • No biometric storage

    No fingerprints, retina scans, or body measurements

  • FERPA compliant

    Designed for educational environments

Privacy-Preserving Security

Grant Funding Available

Entry Shield has successfully helped school districts secure grant funding for safety initiatives across multiple states. We understand the process, the requirements, and how to position projects for approval.

From identifying funding opportunities to supporting documentation and phased implementation, our team works alongside you to help make your project a reality.

  • Proven success securing school safety grant funding
  • Support with applications, documentation, and planning
  • Experience with state, federal, and local funding sources
  • Phased implementation aligned with funding timelines

Common Grant Sources

  • COPS SVPP Grant

    School Violence Prevention Program (federal)

  • State School Safety Grants

    Many states have dedicated school security funding

  • Federal ESSER Funds

    Emergency relief funds can be used for security

  • Local Bond Measures

    Facility improvement bonds often include security

  • Private Foundations

    Various foundations fund school safety initiatives

2-Year Price Lock Guarantee

We understand that grant funding takes time. That's why every Entry Shield quote is valid for 2 years. Apply for funding, go through the approval process, and know your price won't change.

  • Quote locked for 2 years
  • No price increases during grant process
  • Phased implementation available
  • Grant writing assistance available

K-12 Complete Security Package

One solution, complete protection. Everything your school needs in a single, integrated package.

Main Entrance

  • • Screen & Flow weapons detection
  • • Traffic flow management panels
  • • Integration with visitor management

Secondary Doors

  • • Door monitoring sensors
  • • Photo documentation
  • • Schedule-based alerts

Windows

  • • Multi-layered security laminate
  • • Priority vulnerability coverage
  • • 10-yr warranty

Staff Alerts

  • • Entry Shield app licenses
  • • Instant photo notifications
  • • Push-to-talk radios (optional)

Optional Add-Ons

  • • CellockED phone pouches
  • • Bag scanning systems
  • • Additional entrance units

Support

  • • Professional installation
  • • Staff training
  • • Ongoing support

Trusted by School Districts

Hear from K-12 administrators using Entry Shield

K-12 Security FAQ

Common questions from school administrators

Our Screen & Flow system screens 3,600+ people per hour—more than enough to handle the typical 20-minute morning rush at most schools.
Our Weapons Detection technology uses advanced algorithims to discriminate between actual threats and harmless items like laptops, phones, and keys. This results in near-zero nuisance alarms.
No. Students can walk through at normal speed with backpacks, phones, and personal items.
Dependent on size & scale of the project - but most installations can be completed during a weekend or school break.
The system is designed to be simple. We provide multiple different training models to ensure the most effective screening & security setup.
Absolutely. Many districts start with weapons detection at main entrances, then add door monitoring, and window laminate in subsequent phases.

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Trusted by leading institutions

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100+ Deployments
10+ States