SENECA, Mo. (AP) – A lawsuit filed by two southwest Missouri high school cheerleaders who were removed from the squad has been dismissed.

The two Seneca High School cheerleaders sued the school district and several school officials last December after being kicked off the squad for alleged cyber-bullying.

The Joplin Globe reports that the cheerleaders voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit. Court documents filed Tuesday indicate the lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled. The cheerleaders were not compensated.

District officials say they are pleased with the dismissal, but declined further comment.

The cheerleaders, who are not identified in the lawsuit, alleged their constitutional rights were violated when they were taken off the squad. The Newton County Sheriff’s Department investigated the allegations of cyber-bullying and no charges were filed.

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Information from: The Joplin Globe, http://www.joplinglobe.com