Signatures
332
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
West Virginia is a
"May" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | WHEELING, WV 26003 Ohio County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 15.6% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 16.4% (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 (13)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Elementary School | ||
| Bridge Street Middle School | ||
| Elm Grove Elementary School | ||
| Madison Elementary School | ||
| Middle Creek Elementary School | ||
| Ritchie Elementary School | ||
| Steenrod Elementary School | ||
| Triadelphia Middle School | ||
| Warwood School | ||
| West Liberty Elementary School | ||
| Wheeling Middle School | ||
| Wheeling Park High School | ||
| Woodsdale Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| West Virginia State Law | School districts may allow students to be released for religious study, but they may also not allow it. |
| Law Notes |
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
332
November 14, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
327
October 7, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
133
September 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
134
September 10, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
98
August 30, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
80
August 23, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
75
August 14, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
73
August 1, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
69
July 25, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
68
July 17, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
21
June 25, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
12
June 20, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
9
April 26, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 2024
Associated Organizations
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
