A school assembly at Desert Hills Middle School in Kennewick, Washington took a turn for the worse when a video of a “lollipop lick-off” competition between students and teachers surfaced online. The event was part of a larger school assembly intended to promote unity and school spirit.
The video, shot by a concerned parent in attendance, shows a clear acrylic panel with marshmallow cream spread on each side. The participating students and teachers were instructed to lick the cream from both sides of the panel at the same time, causing a simultaneous mouth-to-mouth motion that was reminiscent of kissing.
The audience, made up of parents and students, were shocked and disgusted by the event, with many expressing their concerns and disapproval. Some parents reported the incident to local media outlets, stating that the event was inappropriate and could be viewed as sexual in nature.
One parent, Megan, who was in attendance, told Fox News, “I will be emailing the school district and superintendent to demand an explanation and action to ensure this type of thing doesn’t happen again. These are still immature teenagers who shouldn’t be exposed to sexual behavior.”
This is not the first time Desert Hills Middle School has come under fire for inappropriate behavior at school events. A former student who graduated from the school in their 30s claimed that a similar competition had taken place in the past.
The school principal has since issued a statement apologizing for the event and promising to review all future school event plans. The incident has raised questions about appropriate behavior and boundaries between students and teachers, with many calling for stricter guidelines and oversight to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.