West Prince RCMP are investigating after student was taken into custody at Westisle Composite High School was locked down after a report someone might be in the school with a firearm.
The school was locked down for 35 minutes during the noon hour.
The student involved was located and taken into custody for questioning but was later released to family members.
No firearm was found and the RCMP have not said if charges will be laid.
No one was harmed during the incident.
The lock down began at 12.15 and ended at 12.50.
Classes resumed in the afternoon but many students went home.
The investigation continues.