Signatures
136
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Indiana is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Carmel, IN 46033 Hamilton County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 3.1% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 32.9% (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 (16)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Elementary School | 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Mohawk Trails Elementary School | 2nd, 3rd, 4th | |
| Prairie Trace Elementary School | 3rd, 4th | |
| Carmel Elementary School | ||
| Carmel High School | ||
| Carmel Middle School | ||
| Clay Center Elementary School | ||
| Clay Middle School | ||
| College Wood Elementary School | ||
| Creekside Middle School | ||
| Forest Dale Elementary School | ||
| Orchard Park Elementary School | ||
| Smoky Row Elementary School | ||
| Towne Meadow Elementary School | ||
| West Clay Elementary School | ||
| Woodbrook Elementary School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Indiana State Law | Schools are required to allow students to be released for religious programs. This does not mean schools do not have the ability to create policies that protect the school's instruction time. |
| State Law Link | https://iga.in.gov/laws/2025/ic/titles/20#20-33-2-19 |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
Download All Lifewise Personel List
| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Stephen Link | stephenlink@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Director | Steve Link | stephenlink@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Kelly Brown | Yes | |
| Teacher | Kenneth Wright | Yes | |
| Teacher | Tom Olvey | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
136
March 20, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
123
November 19, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
121
August 2, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
0
July 1, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
66
June 24, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
65
June 20, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
62
May 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
61
May 11, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
61
May 4, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
60
May 2, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
57
April 26, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
53
April 4, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
51
March 29, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
51
March 25, 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. | ||||
