DeKALB | Despite recent school shootings across the continent, local high schools say they feel secure.

On Monday, three girls — all under the age of 13 — were killed after a truck driver stormed into a one-room Amish schoolhouse Monday and opened fire on 12 girls, killing three before committing suicide.

The deadly shooting was the nation’s third in less than a week, and similar to a hostage situation at Platte Canyon High School in Bailey, Colo. last week, where a man singled out and allegedly molested a group of girls, killing one and eventually himself.

On Friday, a principal was shot to death in Cazenovia, Wis. A 15-year-old student was charged with the murder.

At DeKalb and Sycamore High Schools, administrators have not heightened security.

At Sycamore High School, there is only one door open to the public, and a person monitors the school’s 32 security cameras at all times, said Principal Mark Leffler.

In addition to the cameras, there is a police officer stationed in the school to help promote a safe and secure atmosphere for students and staff.

“We have had no talks for additional security,” Leffler said. “We feel we are pretty safe to start with.”

A similar front door policy is in place at DeKalb High School, said Principal Lindsey Hall.

“You need a reason to come in the school,” Hall said.

The school has a full-time school resource officer, and six security personnel who go on shifts throughout the school, parking lot, and front door.

“We have tripled our security force over the last year,” Hall said. “All decisions were made prior to last week’s events.”

Alan Edrinn is a City Reporter for the Northern Star.