US School Students 'Lick Toes' At 'Disturbing' Fundraiser In Oklahoma, State Authorities Order Probe

A “disturbing” video of US school students has emerged, where kids can be seen licking one another’s toes at a fundraiser. In the footage, as reported by the New York Post, students at Oklahoma’s Deer Creek High School are seen licking peanut butter off their classmates’ bare feet while lying on their stomachs on what appears to be a gym floor.

In the viral video, which has sparked severe backlash online, scores of students are heard cheering for the participating students. The State Education Department in Oklahoma has initiated a probe into the video, which has gained millions of views on social media. Taking to X, State Superintendent Ryan Walters expressed shock over the incident. He said, “This is disgusting. We are cleaning up this filth in Oklahoma schools. Our agency is investigating.” In another post, he added, “This is child abuse.”

The video was reportedly from a February 29 event. It was a part of the high school’s week-long fundraising campaign for a coffee shop that hires individuals with special needs. Students from grades 9-12 volunteered for the toe-sucking event. The fundraiser in question helped raise thousands of dollars.

However, state administrators were later compelled to issue an apology to the parents and students. In a letter to the outlet, the district in a letter shared with The Post said, “There is a video circulating on social media of one of the activities that involves students only during this assembly that has, unfortunately, gained national attention. We want to stress to our community that much of the information accompanying this video is inaccurate.

The authorities recognised that “through this specific game” they failed to uphold the dignity of their students and the image of their community. “We have a responsibility to protect our Antlers and showcase them in a positive light. In regards to this one particular activity, we fell short and for that we greatly apologize,” the letter added.