SPRINGBORO, Ohio -- School officials at Clearcreek Elementary are concerned about some third-grade students have been caught playing a dangerous game of choking.

When most people think of third-grade games during recess or lunchtime, they think of baseball or dodgeball. However, a handful of third-graders at Clearcreek Elementary School are playing a dangerous game that could take their lives.

They are holding their breath to see if can hold it the longest. The principal believes one child passed out recently because of the incident.

Parent Joshua Burnett said, “My first reaction was to take my daughter out of school and home-school her."

Parents have been sent two letters warning them of the choking game. The superintendent has been informed of children who have died from it.

Dr. David Baker said if students are not able to hold their breath, someone else might put their hands over the student’s mouth to help them.

Third-graders have also been playing a game called Operation Bully. In the game, a child must see how hard they can push a classmate. Then the classmate has to go and push someone else.

Burnett said it makes him wonder where the teachers are. He said, “We trust these people to make sure our children are well cared for and learning in a safe environment."

Baker said school officials have met with students and warned them to stop both games. And by putting out two letters, they hope parents can help reinforce the dangers of both games.

The superintendent hopes that parents will continue to talk with their children. He also said since the letters went out, they have not had any more problems.

Baker said he will consider counseling or taking action against third-graders who may play the games again.