Signatures
270
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Virginia is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Newport News, VA 23606 Newport News City |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 23.5% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 80.8% (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 (44)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Achievable Dream Academy | ||
| Achievable Dream Middle-High | ||
| B.c. Charles Elem | ||
| B.t. Washington Middle | ||
| Carver Elem | ||
| Crittenden Middle | ||
| David A. Dutrow Elem | ||
| Deer Park Elem | ||
| Denbigh Early Childhood Center | ||
| Denbigh High | ||
| Discovery Stem Academy | ||
| Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle | ||
| Gatewood Academy | ||
| General Stanford Elem | ||
| George J. Mcintosh Elem | ||
| Heritage High | ||
| HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNOR'S STEM ACADEMY | ||
| Hidenwood Elem | ||
| Hilton Elem | ||
| Horace H. Epes Elem | ||
| Huntington Middle | ||
| J.m. Dozier Middle | ||
| John Marshall Early Childhood Ctr | ||
| Joseph H. Saunders Elem | ||
| Kiln Creek Elem | ||
| L.f. Palmer Elem | ||
| Lee Hall Early Childhood Center | ||
| Lee Hall Elem | ||
| Mary Passage Middle | ||
| Menchville High | ||
| NEWPORT NEWS & YORK COUNTY GOV'S HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY | ||
| Newsome Park Elem | ||
| Oliver C. Greenwood Elem | ||
| POINT OPTION ALTERNATIVE | ||
| R.o. Nelson Elem | ||
| Richard T. Yates Elem | ||
| Richneck Elem | ||
| Riverside Elem | ||
| Sedgefield Elem | ||
| T. Ryland Sanford Elem | ||
| Warwick High | ||
| Watkins Early Childhood Center | ||
| Willis A. Jenkins Elem | ||
| Woodside High | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Virginia 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
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 8
Train Your Team
270
December 1, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
270
November 20, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
269
October 12, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
226
March 29, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
219
October 7, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
212
September 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
210
July 26, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
195
June 20, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
176
June 11, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
168
June 6, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
168
May 14, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
167
May 11, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
166
April 25, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
163
April 4, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
160
March 25, 2024
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
