BRENHAM ISD ADDRESSES ‘DEVIOUS LICKS’ TREND

  

Brenham ISD is alerting parents after a viral trend is causing destruction at schools across the United States.

The “Devious Licks” challenge on the social media app TikTok shows students posting videos of themselves stealing or destroying items at school, frequently in bathrooms.

In a statement this (Wednesday) afternoon, Brenham ISD said it is aware of the trend, and reported an incident at Brenham Middle School where two soap dispensers were removed and thrown in the trash.

Brenham ISD says it has “zero tolerance” for vandalism on school grounds and will discipline students engaging in this behavior.  It adds, “We are disheartened that a trend destructing school property, a place where students and staff members spend a significant amount of time, has become a source of entertainment.”

The district encourages parents to talk to their children about social media and the consequences of this type of behavior.

Full statement from Brenham ISD:

Brenham ISD is aware of the ‘Devious Licks’ trend circulating on social media. We were saddened to learn of an incident at our middle school where two soap dispensers were removed and thrown in the trash. Any vandalism on school grounds is taken seriously, and students will be disciplined. Brenham ISD has a zero-tolerance for this type of behavior. We are disheartened that a trend destructing school property, a place where students and staff members spend a significant amount of time, has become a source of entertainment. 

Fortunately, in Brenham ISD, our Cubs have demonstrated that their campuses are a place of pride. We take pride in having the best learning environment possible. In the halls that fill our campuses are students getting creative and working hard to fill the learning space with Cub Pride. However, we do want to take this time to encourage parents to talk about social media and the seriousness of this type of behavior and its consequences.