Signatures
171
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
South Carolina is a
"May" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Beaufort, SC 29902 Beaufort County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 13.6% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 63.1% (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 (33)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Battery Creek High | ||
| Beaufort Elementary | ||
| Beaufort High | ||
| Beaufort Middle | ||
| Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence | ||
| Bluffton Elementary | ||
| Bluffton High | ||
| Bluffton Middle | ||
| Broad River Elementary | ||
| Coosa Elementary | ||
| H. E. Mccracken Middle | ||
| Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center | ||
| Hilton Head Island High | ||
| Hilton Head Island Middle | ||
| Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts | ||
| Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary | ||
| Lady's Island Elementary | ||
| Lady's Island Middle | ||
| May River High | ||
| Michael C. Riley Elementary | ||
| Mossy Oaks Elementary | ||
| Okatie Elementary | ||
| Port Royal Elementary | ||
| Pritchardville Elementary | ||
| Red Cedar Elementary | ||
| River Ridge Academy | ||
| Riverview Charter School | ||
| Robert Smalls International Academy | ||
| St. Helena Elementary | ||
| Whale Branch Early College High | ||
| Whale Branch Elementary | ||
| Whale Branch Middle | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| South Carolina State Law | School districts may allow students to be released for religious study, but they may also not allow it. |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Lydia Mediavilla | lydiamediavilla@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Rusty Freeman | Yes | |
| Teacher | Trish Lee | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
171
November 14, 2025
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
170
March 20, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
158
January 4, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
159
December 13, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
159
October 22, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
159
October 9, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
June 16, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church | Island Lutheran Church | 4400 Main St Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 | https://www.islandlutheran.org/ |
