Families kiss and hug their kids goodbye Wednesday morning as they head into Middletown Prairie Elementary.

But getting ready for the day was harder than usual.

Parents like Christina are heartbroken after she heard how the families of the murdered children in Uvalde, Texas were preparing for what seemed to be an average day

She believes, "My son, Luka, was just sitting there eating a bowl of cereal and watching TV before I brought him to school too," said Christina. "It just hurts my heart knowing it could happen to anybody."

District Superintendent Lindsey Hall was nearly brought to tears again when she thought about the lives lost.

"I feel heartbreak, grief, and sadness," said Superintendent Hall. "These things keep happening and it doesn't seem to stop."

A threat of possible violence was reported back in December at Mahomet-Seymour High School.

But no incident occurred.

Superintendent Hall is hopeful the district's security efforts can protect students from potential danger just as they've done in the past.

"The entrances to our building are locked at all times and guests must have a reason to enter the building," said Hall. "Guests also have to sign in and show an ID to get a visitor's badge if you're going to stay."

Cristina trusts the district will do a good job protecting her child based on her experience.

"I grew up here and they had a good system," she said. "They don't just let anybody in the door"

Mahomet- Seymour's school year comes to an end Thursday.

The district superintendent's office says the social workers and counselors are available.