Hard time for mystery meat mayhem?

Eighth-graders Cassandra and Aliyah Russell of Chicago never imagined they'd be arrested in their school cafeteria, much less for throwing food.

But that's just what happened following lunchtime mayhem last Thursday at the Perspectives Charter Middle School, south of Chicago. More than two dozen students, ages 11 to 15, were rounded up by police, arrested and charged with misdemeanor reckless conduct. (Hands in the air and step away from that Twinkie! Up against the wall and spread 'em! Hey, you with the PB&J sandwich are you deaf? I've got a gun and know how to use it!)

"They took us to jail, fingerprinted us, mugshotted us, or whatever, all because of a food fight...I was arrested. Handcuffs on," 13-year-old Cassandra told ABC News. (You criminal)

"We were suspended, went to jail and now have to go to court," said 14-year-old Aliyah.

The sisters' mother, Erica, told ABC News she's stunned.

"Who does that? Lock children up for throwing a carrot, a biscuit, milk, Jello," she said. "Who does that?" (Your local school district, thats who! Check out homeschooling lady.)

The Russell sisters returned to school today after finishing a three-day suspension for their part in the food fight.

So, why weren't the students just given detention? (Hey, why use common sense when the alternative is available?)

Here's a little tune that might be a look into their future.