Signatures
297
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Indiana is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Fort Wayne, IN 46845 Allen County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 4.2% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 22.1% (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 (10)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Arcola School | 2nd, 5th | |
| Aspen Meadow Elementary School | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Cedar Canyon Elementary School | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Huntertown Elementary School | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Carroll High School | ||
| Carroll Middle School | ||
| Eel River Elementary School | ||
| Hickory Center Elementary School | ||
| Maple Creek Middle School | ||
| Perry Hill 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
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Karin Bernard | karinbernard@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Brittany Atkins | Yes | |
| Teacher | Kelly McGovern | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
297
January 4, 2025
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
276
November 12, 2024
Step 9
Execute the Plan
264
August 1, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
0
June 15, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Integrative Health | 10528 Coldwater Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46845 | https://fortwayneintegrative.com/ |
| Business | Pella Windows and Doors Fort Wayne | 4122 Lima Road Suite B-14 Fort Wayne, IN 46805 | https://www.pella.com/locations/in/fort-wayne/ |
| Business | Simplx Security | 8320 Clinton Park Dr. Fort Wayne, IN 46825 | https://www.simplxsecurity.com |
| Business | Summit Financial Group | 3302 Mallard Cove Lane Fort Wayne, IN 46804 | https://summit.nm.com |
