Students are barking and dressing like dogs at a Northern Kentucky school, causing a distraction in the classroom. School officials say TikTok is to blame. In a statement posted to its social media pages Sunday, officials with Camp Ernst Middle School in Burlington said they are noticing an uptick in TikTok trends in the classroom, causing a distraction. School officials say that students are being encouraged to destroy the soap dispenser in school bathrooms, as well as making animal noises toward each other — specifically barking. "We have invested some time trying to understand the origins of these changes in behavior. We have found that social media outlets are usually where these trends originate and circulate. We are definitely seeing it in our schools," officials with Camp Ernst Middle School wrote to parents. "We want to create awareness to parents so you can stay connected with your child and be aware of these trends."Some students are barking at others, school officials say, and others are wearing dog-like collars around their necks. School officials say they do not appear to be choker necklaces, but instead leather straps with spikes, which could be a safety concern."We do not want to discourage or thwart our students creativity or individualism; we respect our students as individuals. However, we promote a safe and healthy culture where ALL kids feel comfortable. The well-being of our students and staff are our number one priority," school officials wrote.