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People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Michigan is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686 Grand Traverse County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 8.3% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 12.7% (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 (16)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Blair Elementary School | ||
| Central Grade School | ||
| Central High School | ||
| Cherry Knoll Elementary School | ||
| Courtade Elementary School | ||
| Eastern Elementary School | ||
| Interlochen Early Childhood and Innovation Center | ||
| Long Lake Elementary School | ||
| Silver Lake Elementary School | ||
| Tcaps Montessori School | ||
| Traverse City High School | ||
| Traverse Heights Elem School | ||
| West Middle School | ||
| West Senior High | ||
| Westwoods Elementary School | ||
| Willow Hill Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
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 |
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Launch Steps History
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Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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November 14, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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November 11, 2025
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Form a Steering Committee
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November 9, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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November 6, 2025
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
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November 5, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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November 2, 2025
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November 1, 2025
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October 30, 2025
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October 11, 2025
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October 3, 2025
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September 23, 2025
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September 18, 2025
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February 9, 2025
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February 2, 2025
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January 18, 2025
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October 9, 2024
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April 26, 2024
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March 25, 2024
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
