Lake Wales High Principal Anuj Saran said the decision to buy the metal-detection system was not prompted by any incidents at the school.

With school back in session, Spartanburg County School District 3 is trying to keep students as safe as possible.

DC and Dorchester County in Maryland are among few local districts to embrace widespread use of weapons' detection systems in schools.

A new metal detector system will launch Thursday at Woodside High School in Newport News. In a letter to families, school officials said it's being done in an effort to increase safety and security.

Lake Wales High Principal Anuj Saran said the decision to buy the metal-detection system was not prompted by any incidents at the school.