1st, 2nd
No, while LifeWise is held during the school day, it does not interfere with students’ mandatory courses. The class schedule is set by school personnel in consultation with LifeWise representatives. Classes are held during non-core academic periods, such as during lunch or electives.
LifeWise classes focus on core themes of the Bible, what we refer to as the “main and plain things” of Scripture, with emphasis on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Each lesson reviews a Bible passage as well as a “Living LifeWise” character trait, such as respect, love or kindness.
LifeWise is complementary to before and after-school programs. The primary distinctive feature of LifeWise is that it operates during the school day, thereby engaging with all students whose parents have given permission for them to attend.
Yes! Students may attend religious classes during the school day if the program is held off school property, privately funded, and parent-permitted. The concept of released time religious instruction has been upheld multiple times at the U.S. Supreme Court.
For the 2025–2026 school year, the Hilton Head Island Elementary program serves 1st and 2nd graders at Island Lutheran Church from October 17 to May 15. The Bluffton Elementary program serves 1st through 5th graders at the Boys & Girls Club from March 3 to May 14. Classes take place during lunch and recess. Students bring a bagged lunch and are transported to the program on a shuttle with LifeWise chaperones.
Parents can enroll their child in a few simple steps: (1) Click the Enroll Now button above & submit form, (2) Verify your email address by following the instructions sent to your inbox, (3) Watch for an email from Program Director Lydia Mediavilla containing a ready-to-use template to send to the school principal, (4) Send the template email to grant permission for your child to be released on Fridays to attend LifeWise. Once the email is sent to the principal, your child will be officially enrolled!
Yes! We are in discussions to start a program serving one of the elementary schools in Beaufort. If you would like to learn more or request LifeWise at your school, please contact us at beaufortcountysc@lifewise.org.
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