Signatures
120
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Mississippi is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | CARRIERE, MS 39426 Pearl River County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 15.0% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 13.5% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 3, 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 (4)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION | 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Pearl River Central Elementar | 5th, 6th | |
| Pearl River Central Junior High | 6th | |
| Pearl River Central High School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Mississippi State Law | No state law, federal rulings still apply. School disricts may allow students to be released for religious study or they may also not allow it. |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher | Rindi Hariel | rindihariel@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Carolyn Hampton | Yes | |
| Teacher | Sherra Allen | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
120
January 4, 2025
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
98
September 10, 2024
Step 9
Execute the Plan
0
July 22, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
0
June 6, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
0
April 26, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
85
April 4, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
84
March 29, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
81
March 25, 2024
Enrollment Data
| School Enrollment | Lifewise Enrollment | % | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 957 | 52 | 5.4% | December 2024 |
| 957 | 40 | 4.2% | October 2024 |
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. | ||||
