OMAHA, Neb. (OPD Press Release) - Three Westside High School students have been cited by police for misdemeanor assault and face disciplinary action from the school for placing semen into food and giving it to their teacher to taste.

Police say the incident happened Thursday during a foods class. The boys left the room at different times to use the restroom. After returning, they allegedly added the semen to their food items and gave them to the teacher to taste.

Police interviewed the boys and all three admitted to having planned to bring semen into the classroom, to mix it into their food project and present it to their teacher for sampling. Two of the three admitted to placing the body fluid into frosting they were preparing. The third student said he decided not to take part in the prank.

Westside High School released the following statement:

"An incident took place Thursday at Westside High School involving three students and a staff member. We are not commenting on specifics involved in this case, other than to say we offer our complete support to the staff member involved, and we are working with Omaha police to determine what/if any criminal citations are issued. These students will face consequences, but per district policy, we cannot release specifics regarding the course of punishment. This incident is NOT indicative of Westside High School or any of our schools, environments that promote respect for all of our staff members and students."