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571
People who signed Lifewise's petition
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| Location Map | Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Allen County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 20.4% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 64.4% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 1, 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 (50)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Academy for Excellence | 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Fred H Croninger Elementary School | 4th, 5th | |
| Robert C Harris Elementary School | 4th | |
| Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch | 4th | |
| Arlington Elementary School | ||
| Blackhawk Middle School | ||
| Bunche Elementary School | ||
| Franke Park Elementary School | ||
| Glenwood Park Elementary School | ||
| J Wilbur Haley Elementary School | ||
| Merle J Abbett Elementary School | ||
| Northrop High School | ||
| R Nelson Snider High School | ||
| Washington Elementary School | ||
| Wayne High School | ||
| Waynedale Elementary School | ||
| Harrison Hill Elementary School | ||
| Weisser Park Elementary School | ||
| Adams Elementary School | ||
| Allen Co Juvenile Center | ||
| Bloomingdale Elementary School | ||
| Brentwood Elementary School | ||
| Forest Park Elementary School | ||
| Fort Wayne Virtual Academy | ||
| Francis M Price Elementary School | ||
| Indian Village Elementary School | ||
| Jeff H Towles Intermediate School | ||
| Jefferson Middle School | ||
| John S Irwin Elementary School | ||
| Kekionga Middle School | ||
| Lakeside Middle School | ||
| Lane Middle School | ||
| Levan R Scott Academy | ||
| Lincoln Elementary School | ||
| Lindley Elementary School | ||
| Mabel K Holland Elementary School | ||
| Maplewood Elementary School | ||
| Memorial Park Middle School | ||
| Miami Middle School | ||
| North Side High School | ||
| Northcrest Elementary School | ||
| Northwood Middle School | ||
| Portage Middle School | ||
| Saint Joseph Central School | ||
| Shawnee Middle School | ||
| South Side High School | ||
| South Wayne Elementary School | ||
| Study Elementary School | ||
| Washington Center Elementary Sch | ||
| Whitney M Young Early Childhood | ||
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 |
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Launch Steps History
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February 2, 2025
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September 26, 2024
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September 17, 2024
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June 25, 2024
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Execute the Plan
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June 6, 2024
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May 1, 2024
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April 26, 2024
Step 6
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March 25, 2024
Enrollment Data
| School Enrollment | Lifewise Enrollment | % | Date |
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| No enrollment information | |||
Lifewise enrollment numbers come from social media, newsletters, press, and public record requests. Contact RPS with enrollment numbers.
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