BLOOMINGTON - A small amount of marijuana was found in a locker Wednesday during a routine check at Bloomington High School.

The school was on temporary lockdown Wednesday morning as part of a routine drug check in cooperation with Bloomington Police Department. Students remain in their classrooms when the locker search is taking place.

Six dogs were used in checking lockers, said Bloomington Principal Cindy Helmers. "They did a wonderful job," she said of the police and dogs.

Bloomington police spokesman Duane Moss confirmed the school requested assistance of the canine unit for a sweep through the school.

No arrests were made as a result of the sweep. The student in possession of the marijuana was issued a city ordinance violation ticket which usually requires paying a fine, he said.

According to Bloomington City Codes, anybody ticketed with possession of 2.5 grams or less of marijuana can be fined $250.

The small amount of material found in a jacket pocket in a locker tested positive as marijuana, Helmers said. The student possessing it will receive the appropriate discipline, Helmers said.

Such searches are routine and held at random times and dates. "We do things like this to ensure the safety of all students," she said.