Signatures
212
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
North Carolina is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Williamston, NC 27892 Martin County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 28.5% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 68.8% (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 (12)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| E J Hayes Elementary | 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Jamesville Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Riverside Middle | 6th | |
| Rodgers Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| South Creek Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| South Creek Middle | 6th | |
| Williamston Primary | 1st, 2nd | |
| Bear Grass Charter School | 5th, 6th | |
| Martin County High | ||
| Martin County Schools Virtual Academy | ||
| Riverside High | ||
| South Creek Middle-High | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| North Carolina 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Leigh Ann Long | leighannlong@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Donna Brickhouse | Yes | |
| Teacher | Katie Harshman | Yes | |
| Teacher | Nicole Good | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
212
January 18, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
200
January 4, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
200
December 13, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
200
October 17, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
198
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. | ||||
