Signatures
164
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Washington is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366 Kitsap County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 8.3% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 35.7% (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 (17)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Burley Glenwood Elementary | ||
| Cedar Heights Middle School | ||
| Discovery | ||
| East Port Orchard Elementary | ||
| Explorer Academy | ||
| Hidden Creek Elementary School | ||
| John Sedgwick Middle School | ||
| Madrona Heights | ||
| Marcus Whitman Middle School | ||
| Mullenix Ridge Elementary School | ||
| Olalla Elementary School | ||
| Orchard Heights Elementary | ||
| Pacific Northwest Connections Academy | ||
| Sidney Glen Elementary School | ||
| South Colby Elementary | ||
| South Kitsap High School | ||
| Sunnyslope Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Washington 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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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
164
November 19, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
163
November 17, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
143
November 14, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
139
May 20, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
53
April 30, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
50
April 22, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
42
April 10, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
40
March 29, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
37
March 4, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
27
January 4, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
26
November 12, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
10
April 26, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 2024
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
