Wheeling Park High School students were waiting to enter the building Friday morning due to “gas-related smells and detectors” isolated at the south end of the school building, according to a message sent out by Ohio County Schools.

“Mountaineer Gas is thoroughly inspecting and we will not move forward with entering the building until they give us the clear go-ahead,” the message read. “We expect the investigation to be both thorough and brief, but we appreciate your patience at this time.”

The school district will make students and parents aware of any new developments as soon as information is obtained, the message stated.