Signatures
85
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
West Virginia is a
"May" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV 26155 Wetzel County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 22.4% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 3.6% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 4, 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 (9)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| New Martinsville School | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th | |
| Paden City Elementary School | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th | |
| Hundred High School | ||
| Long Drain School | ||
| Magnolia High School | ||
| Paden City High School | ||
| Short Line School | ||
| Valley High School | ||
| WETZEL COUNTY TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER | ||
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 |
Local Personel
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | TAMMY BASSETT | tammybassett@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Daniel Betts | Yes | |
| Teacher | Malinda Laugh | Yes | |
| Teacher | Tamara Coe | tammycoe@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
85
January 4, 2025
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
85
February 5, 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. | ||||
