Signatures
131
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Wisconsin is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Wausau, WI 54403 Marathon County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 15.0% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 37.0% (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 (20)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary | 3rd, 4th | |
| East High | ||
| Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy | ||
| Franklin Elementary | ||
| G D Jones Elementary | ||
| Grant Elementary | ||
| Hawthorn Hills Elementary | ||
| Hewitt-Texas Elementary | ||
| Horace Mann Middle | ||
| John Marshall Elementary | ||
| John Muir Middle | ||
| Lincoln Elementary | ||
| Maine Elementary | ||
| Rib Mountain Elementary | ||
| Riverview Elementary | ||
| South Mountain Elementary | ||
| Stettin Elementary | ||
| Wausau Area Montessori Charter School | ||
| Wausau Area Virtual Education | ||
| West High | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Wisconsin 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 | Laura Hansen | laurahansen@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
131
November 8, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
131
April 10, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
112
October 29, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
111
September 17, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
0
September 10, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
110
August 30, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
106
August 24, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
100
August 13, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
81
August 2, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
64
July 25, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
57
July 16, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
13
July 9, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
2
June 20, 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. | ||||
