Signatures
337
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
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"May" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 Washington County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 4.0% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 40.8% (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 (29)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Hillside Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Newport Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Red Rock Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Royal Oaks Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | Lunch/Recess |
| Access | ||
| Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed | ||
| Cottage Grove Elementary | ||
| Cottage Grove Middle School | ||
| Crestview Elementary | ||
| East Ridge High School | ||
| Gordon Bailey Elementary | ||
| Grey Cloud Elementary | ||
| Lake Middle School | ||
| Liberty Ridge Elementary | ||
| Middleton Elementary | ||
| Next Step Transition Program | ||
| Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion | ||
| Oltman Middle School | ||
| Park High School | ||
| Pine Hill Elementary | ||
| Pullman Elementary | ||
| South Washington Alternative HS | ||
| SoWashCo Online 9-12 | ||
| SoWashCo Online K-5 | ||
| Valley Crossing Elementary | ||
| Woodbury Elementary | ||
| Woodbury High School | ||
| Woodbury Middle School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Minnesota 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 | Samuel Swanlund | samuelswanlund@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Christine Wallace | Yes | |
| Teacher | Melody Bonneson | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
337
March 28, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
327
January 4, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
321
November 19, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
321
September 26, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
0
June 20, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
268
June 6, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
268
May 20, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
250
May 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
246
May 14, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
244
May 7, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
240
May 1, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
228
April 25, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
142
April 4, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
126
March 29, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
116
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. | ||||
