Signatures
119
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Michigan is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | OLIVET, MI 49076 Eaton County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 10.0% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 7.1% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 2, 2025 |
What Can My School District Do?
All school districts, regardless of whether they are required by law to allow released time, should implement good policy and be prepared for when a released time program may approach the district. The time to set the policy is before an active program is pressuring the district. Research polices the district can implement to protect teachers' and students' instruction time. Set polices that limit disruptions to students and the ability for proselytization to occur, impacting other students of faith or no faith. A more detailed write-up on school board policies can be read here.
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Schools in the District (3)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Fern Persons Elementary School | 2nd, 3rd, 4th | Lunch/Recess w/school option |
| Olivet Middle School | 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th | |
| Olivet High School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | Policy Matches state/federal law. |
| Policy Link | https://go.boarddocs.com/mi/olivet/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=B6BQMV63677C |
| Policy Notes | |
| Michigan State Law | Schools are required to allow students to be released for religious programs. This does not mean schools do not have the ability to create policies that protect the school's instruction time. |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Sarah Britton | sarahbritton@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Emily VanDorpe | Yes | |
| Teacher | Mark Booth | Yes | |
| Teacher | Emily Vandorpe | No |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
119
November 17, 2025
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
118
November 16, 2025
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
116
January 4, 2025
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
116
November 12, 2024
Step 9
Execute the Plan
116
September 26, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
0
July 9, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
0
June 20, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
103
June 6, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
103
May 1, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
102
April 26, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
102
March 25, 2024
Enrollment Data
| School Enrollment | Lifewise Enrollment | % | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| No enrollment information | |||
Lifewise enrollment numbers come from social media, newsletters, press, and public record requests. Contact RPS with enrollment numbers.
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
