Signatures
385
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
North Carolina is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Nashville, NC 27856 Nash County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 24.1% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 74.4% (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 (27)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Nashville Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Red Oak Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Bailey Elementary | ||
| Baskerville Elementary | ||
| Benvenue Elementary | ||
| Cedar Grove Elementary | ||
| Citi High School | ||
| Coopers Elementary | ||
| D S Johnson Elementary | ||
| Fairview Elementary | ||
| G R Edwards Middle | ||
| J W Parker Middle | ||
| Middlesex Elementary | ||
| Nash Central High | ||
| Nash Central Middle | ||
| Northern Nash High | ||
| Nrm Early College High School | ||
| Rocky Mount High | ||
| Rocky Mount Middle | ||
| Southern Nash High | ||
| Southern Nash Middle | ||
| Spring Hope Elementary | ||
| Swift Creek Elementary | ||
| Tar River Academy | ||
| Williford Elementary | ||
| Winstead Avenue Elementary | ||
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 |
Local Personel
Download All Lifewise Personel List
| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Christy Smith | christysmith@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Robin Purdy | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
385
November 17, 2025
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
384
October 8, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
382
January 4, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
375
August 13, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
321
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church | Rock Creek Baptist Church | 1238 Rock Creek Drive Nashville, NC 27856 | https://rockcreekbaptist.net/ |
