Police at North Hastings High School on two consecutive school days

The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is confirming that there was no hold and secure in place on Friday at North Hastings High School, after police were called to assist with an incident.

The board says police attended the school on Friday and were also on-site today as a student walkout occurred, but there was no hold and secure in place on either day, despite social media speculation.

They say that there was no threat to student safety.

The OPP has also confirmed that officers with the Bancroft detachment responded to a call from school administration to assist with a student-related incident on Friday.

Police say officers were present to ensure the safety of students and staff.

They say the matter was resolved without incident.

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