Viral video of a school licking contest that pitted students against teachers that even kids found “so gross” left many wondering “Who thought that this was a good idea?”
“If 12-year-olds can grasp that….”
Prior to spring break, students at Desert Hills Middle School (DHMS) in Kennewick, Washington gathered for an assembly in their gymnasium to partake in a fundraising competition that was caught on video. Despite the apparent enthusiasm from participants, onlookers were disgusted when they saw classmates challenging staff in a face-to-face relay to see who could lick cream off a plexiglass partition the fastest.
The audible disgust of students in the crowd was readily heard over cheers from others with one stating “That’s actually so gross!” and another shouting “What the heck?”
“Who thought that this was a good idea?” came a voice in the video while others exclaimed, “Eww!”
Speaking with a local NBC affiliate, April Jordan recounted her daughter’s reaction to the display with sexual undertones and expressed, “If 12-year-olds can grasp that then…yeah, it’s a little concerning that I’m trusting those people with my kid that can’t even make that decision on their own.”
“When I first saw the video I was mortified,” another mother told conservative radio host Jason Rantz. “The pure lack of judgment was horrifying by the display of behavior from the trusted adults in the room. What got me even more upset was when I saw the principal laughing and then pulling his phone out to videotape or take pictures of the events.”
“He seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed the game, instead of protecting our children and stopping the game,” she alleged.
Similar reactions poured in from across the internet as viewers opined:
Why?! Didn’t any one of those teachers ask why? Is groupthink in education really this bad?
— Beanie (@Beanie0597) April 18, 2023
When I was a high school teacher we didn’t pretend to make out with our students. Mainly because we weren’t disgusting perverts.
— Skeptical Possum (@possumcollege) April 18, 2023
I am having a tough time believing this is real. There had to have been horrified staff refusing to have any part of this.
— Simple Angles (@SimpleAngles) April 18, 2023
Just one of those “belonging” building exercises the instructional coach dreamed up during the weekly DEI meeting.
— Jeff Pitt (@JeffPitt13) April 18, 2023
I wonder how many can read and write on grade level?
— Wendy Schmeling (@wendy_schmeling) April 18, 2023
Others couldn’t help but point out the stark contrast of faculty behavior displayed when, up until March 2022, Washington state had still been enforcing a mandatory masking policy as part of their draconian response to COVID.
The plexi-glass investment from COVID has to be used somehow. Interesting that they aren’t concerned about germs anymore.
— Shell (@Wiscoparent) April 18, 2023
One minute your kids are forced to mask and play their band instrument in a plastic bubble, the next it’s perfectly fine to lick plexiglass with your teacher…Remove these people from Education NOW….
— Loud & Proud (@shayray76) April 18, 2023
but I bet in a week they’ll insist on masking again for “arcturus”
— Amazing Polly’s Spokesperson (official!) (@FringeViews) April 18, 2023
I knew they would find something to do with those Covid Barriers.
— Arthur Watkins Jr. (@arthurwatkins) April 18, 2023
DHMS Principal Casey Grant, who was said to have been visible in the viral video, released a statement that read, “On behalf of Desert Hills Middle School, I would like to apologize for the activity that took place during our recent assembly. As building principal, I take ownership for the events that occur in my school, and I recognize the impact that this situation has had on our school community. I am committed to the safety of our students and staff and will ensure that all future activities meet the highest professional standards and adhere to district policy. Again, I apologize that this incident occurred and for the negativity brought to the Desert Hills community.”
Likewise, district Superintendent Dr. Traci Pierce issued a letter to parents and said, “This activity does not reflect the high standards we hold for our staff members as outlined in district policy. The content of a video being shared on social media is highly concerning, and the situation is currently being investigated by the district.”
“This activity does not have district approval and will never be repeated in the future,” she assured and noted that “corrective measures” were being taken but, due to “confidentiality with respect to personnel matters,” would not elaborate further.
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Native of Brooklyn, NY, Kevin Haggerty is a graduate of Hunter College where he studied Cultural Anthropology and Geography. An avid reader and truth seeker, he currently resides in Texas with his wife and their dog and, when he isn't researching current events and their impacts, you'll find him spending time with friends and family or working on his next novel.
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