Signatures
346
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Michigan is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 Barry County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 7.1% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 10.8% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 1, 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 (5)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Elementary School | 2nd, 3rd | |
| Page Elementary School | 4th, 5th | |
| Mcfall Elementary School | ||
| Thornapple Kellogg High School | ||
| Thornapple Kellogg Middle School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| 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 | Liz Burgess | lizburgess@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Cindy Schutter | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
346
February 5, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
333
January 4, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
319
December 5, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
315
September 27, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
0
July 31, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
236
July 26, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
228
July 16, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
227
July 9, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
226
June 30, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
207
June 24, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
181
June 20, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
89
June 6, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
89
April 26, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
77
March 29, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 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. | ||||
