Signatures
95
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Washington is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | ABERDEEN, WA 98520 Grays Harbor County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 19.6% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 48.8% (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 (13)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| A J West Elementary | K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Mcdermoth Elementary | K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Central Park Elementary | ||
| Grays Harbor Academy | ||
| Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention | ||
| Harbor High School | ||
| Harbor Open Doors | ||
| Hopkins Elementary | ||
| J M Weatherwax High School | ||
| Miller Junior High | ||
| Robert Gray Elementary | ||
| Stevens Elementary School | ||
| Twin Harbors A Branch of New Market Skills Center | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Washington 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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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Bithia Hatch | bithiahatch@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Vanessa Berndt | No |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
95
March 29, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
94
December 31, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
93
September 26, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
0
August 13, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
89
August 1, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
88
July 26, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
87
July 17, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
85
July 8, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
68
June 24, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
66
June 20, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
64
June 15, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
64
June 6, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
64
May 17, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
63
May 11, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
56
May 7, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
33
May 4, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
26
May 2, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
