The effect of violence in schools in the United States has trickled down to Bluffton. 

Beginning Wednesday, March 27, Bluffton elementary, middle school and high school doors are now locked during school hours. Visitors will be required to "buzz in" to gain entrance into the specific building.

The button at the elementary building is located at the right (north side) of the front entrance. 

To enter the middle school building during school hours, the buzzer is located on the left hand side of the front doors on Jackson Street.

To enter the high school building during school hours 8:05 a.m. to 3:12 p.m.,  use the Jackson Street entrance. Visitors will be required to buzz in to gain entrance into the building at this door. Visitors will be unable to use the College Ave entrance during the school day.