Hold-and-secure lifted at Innisdale after morning 'incident'

City police are investigating after emergency crews were called to Innisdale Secondary School in south-end Barrie this morning.

The Little Avenue high school was placed in a hold-and-secure around 10 a.m., but it was lifted about an hour later. 

BarrieToday has confirmed that a noxious substance had been released at the school.

A portion of the school will remain closed, according to the Simcoe County District School Board. Students and staff are resuming their lunch period.

UPDATE (11 a.m.): The hold and secure has been lifted at Innisdale SS. A portion of the school will remain closed at this time. Students and staff are resuming their lunch period.

Information will be shared with families directly. https://t.co/6rx6SFQkTH

— Simcoe County District School Board (@SCDSB_Schools) October 18, 2023

BarrieToday will have more information as it becomes available.