Signatures
118
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
North Carolina is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Smithfield, NC 27577 Johnston County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 13.8% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 55.0% (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 (48)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Archer Lodge Middle | ||
| Benson Elementary | ||
| Benson Middle | ||
| Choice Plus Academy | ||
| Clayton High | ||
| Clayton Middle | ||
| Cleveland Elementary | ||
| Cleveland High | ||
| Cleveland Middle | ||
| Cooper Academy | ||
| Corinth Holders High | ||
| Corinth-Holders Elementary | ||
| Dixon Road Elementary | ||
| East Clayton Elementary | ||
| Four Oaks Elementary | ||
| Four Oaks Middle | ||
| Glendale-Kenly Elementary | ||
| JCPS Virtual Academy | ||
| Johnston Co Early College Academy | ||
| Johnston County Schools Career Technical | ||
| Mcgee's Crossroads Elem | ||
| Mcgee's Crossroads Middle | ||
| Meadow School | ||
| Micro Elementary | ||
| North Johnston High | ||
| North Johnston Middle | ||
| Pine Level Elementary | ||
| Polenta Elementary | ||
| Powhatan Elementary | ||
| Princeton Elementary | ||
| Princeton High | ||
| River Dell Elementary | ||
| Riverwood Elementary | ||
| Riverwood Middle | ||
| Selma Elementary | ||
| Selma Middle School | ||
| Smithfield Middle | ||
| Smithfield-Selma High | ||
| South Johnston High | ||
| South Smithfield Elementary | ||
| Swift Creek Middle | ||
| Thanksgiving Elementary | ||
| The Innovation Academy At South Campus | ||
| West Clayton Elementary | ||
| West Johnston High | ||
| West Smithfield Elementary | ||
| West View Elementary | ||
| Wilson's Mills Elementary | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
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 |
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Launch Steps History
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Step 6
Obtain School Approval
118
November 25, 2025
Step 6
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March 4, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
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Step 1
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Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
