A former Arkansas City high school teacher has pleaded not guilty to having sex with a 17-year-old student.

Ethan Huff, 28, entered the plea Thursday on one count of inappropriate sexual relations. Police were notified last October of a report of an inappropriate sexual relationship between Huff and a 17-year-old girl at the high school.

Huff was arrested and USD 470 suspended him. A district official told KSOK that Huff is no longer employed.

Trial is set to begin December 4. Huff is being represented by Wichita-based attorney Richard C. Paugh.