ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Eisenhower Middle School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a student allegedly released pepper spray inside the building.

At 2:36 p.m., police and fire personnel responded to the school, located at 3525 Spring Creek Road.

In a letter sent to families, "Some areas remain closed until cleaning is complete. Students with lockers in those areas cannot retrieve belongings at this time. Dismissal will proceed as scheduled."

According to the Rockford Public School District, the incident is under investigation by both Rockford Police and school administration.

After school activities are expected to proceed as scheduled.

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