The Vancouver Police Department is investigating possible sexual contact between students in a locker room at Fort Vancouver High School, a department spokesperson stated to The Seattle Times in an email.

The incident allegedly involves members of the Trappers’ varsity football team, which was reported Oct. 12 by the school’s security personnel , the spokesperson said.

FVHS principal Luis A. Castro-Quintanilla notified “Fort families” Tuesday that the varsity season had been canceled, but the initial email stated it was due to player injuries and limited player availability, according to a copy sent to The Seattle Times.

On Thursday, Castro-Quintanilla emailed families and staff to “provide some additional context about that decision.” He stated the initial email was sent in the “early stages” of working with law enforcement to investigate what happened and how to handle the situation.

“Last week, we became aware of serious allegations of inappropriate behavior involving members of our varsity football…