UPDATE @ 11:30 A.M.: Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board officials say a hold and secure at Quinte Secondary School has been lifted and school operations have returned to normal.
No details about what happened have been released.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
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There is a situation underway at Quinte Secondary School.
Earlier today, officers with Belleville City Police were contacted, regarding an issue at the public high school.
Board Spokesperson Kerry Donnell says there’s an external situation underway.
An officer with the police service says they were contacted with an issue related to the school, however it was nothing urgent and they have no officers on site.
Students and staff will remain in the school until further notice.