Police called to high school in Logan, WV

Students in Logan County, West Virginia were scheduled to get out early Thursday. But when the bell rang to dismiss classes some students refused to leave.

Police officers were called to the school.

Students were protesting the fact that their traditional homecoming celebrations are being moved to a different time, outside of the regular school day.

A group of kids went into the student center where teachers were meeting for training and held signs asking school leaders to reconsider.

Logan County's Superintendent of Schools issued a statement saying the county must comply with the state's policy about having 180 days of instruction.

A spokesperson for the West Virginia Department of Education said they are talking with Logan County leaders about this specific decision to better understand the details.