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The Hive: Inspiring a Love of Learning

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A Christ-Centered K-5 Microschool

Serving families throughout Citrus County including Inverness, Lecanto, Crystal River, Homosassa, Hernando, Citrus Hills, Citrus Springs, Pine Ridge, Beverly Hills and surrounding areas

We strive to be a joyful, Christ-centered Microschool where our Busy Bees love Jesus, work hard, play hard, and serve others with grateful hearts. Our commitment to achieving learning goals includes nurturing curious minds in a multi-age community, fostering strong character, and building meaningful relationships. This empowers each child to grow with confidence, purpose, and a lifelong love of learning.

Welcome to The Hive

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Our Story

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Our Community

  After 30 years of working in education in both public and private schools, I feel God has called me to reimagine education. I see a need in creating a place where students can learn in a small multi-age community while growing in Jesus and preparing for their future.


I am thankful for the career journey God has brought me through. Each school, every job, and countless hours of training have led me to this place. Returning to the public schools after 6 years in private Christian schools, God made it clear to me how much our world needs Jesus and also needs people to mentor and disciple young minds. He has led me to this mission of opening not just a private Christian school, but a tight-knit learning community that genuinely feels like family. As I have always told my students, "Once a Busy Bee, always a Busy Bee."



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Our Community

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Our Community

At The Hive, we believe that learning should be fun, meaningful, and tailored to each child’s unique needs. Our approach focuses on helping students achieve their learning goals while supporting and encouraging one another, fostering a positive and uplifting environment. 


The dynamic of our multi-age community allows each student to strive to meet their academic potential, all while building a strong and supportive network. We are proud to offer a full-time program that embraces a homeschool feel. 


 My heart is to serve 8-12 students in Kindergarten through Fifth grades. My vision is a one-room schoolhouse style environment where all students feel supported and encouraged. 


We prioritize people over policy and cultivate a sense of belonging and connection. Our goal is to collaborate with parents and students to provide a personalized learning experience that meets the needs of each family.

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Schedule & Tuition

Schedule & Tuition

Schedule & Tuition

School Year

8/10/26 - 5/21/27

2026-2027 Calendar link


School Hours

Monday-Friday

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.


Before School Care

8:00-9:00 a.m.

$15/ hour


Tuition

$8400/annually

10% discount if tuition is paid in full by August 15


Monthly payment option of $840 for 10 months


Annual Technology and Curriculum Fee

$350


The Hive is approved to accept FES, UA and PEP scholarships through Step Up for Students


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    The Hive: Inspiring a Love of Learning

    Logo of The Hive with a bee and a beehive, tagline about learning.

    H- Honor Truth

    "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." — John 8:32


    "Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name." –Psalm 86:11


    In our multi-age community, truth keeps our hive strong. As part of our personalized learning approach, students learn to tell the truth, seek the truth, and stand up for what is right, aligning with their learning goals.

    I- Image Bearer and Child of God

    "So, God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." — Genesis 1:27


    Every child is wonderfully made by God, shining with creativity, kindness, and purpose within a multi-age community that fosters personalized learning. Together, we embrace diverse learning goals that celebrate each student's unique gifts.

    V- Virtuous

    "Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things. — Philippians 4:8


    In a multi-age community, virtue means choosing what is good as part of our learning goals. Students practice the fruits of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control through personalized learning experiences. Galatians 5:22-23

    E- Excellence in Education

    "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord." — Colossians 3:23


    Excellence means pursuing our learning goals with a happy heart within a multi-age community. We explore, create, ask questions, and engage in personalized learning while working hard.

    Our Vision

    A flourishing multi-age community where every child achieves their learning goals and grows into a confident, compassionate follower of Jesus—curious in mind, strong in character, joyful in personalized learning, and eager to serve the world with purpose and love.

    Our Mission

    At The Hive, we cultivate a joyful, Christ-centered Microschool where our Busy Bees are encouraged to meet their learning goals. In our multi-age community, our children love Jesus, work hard, play hard, and serve others with grateful hearts. We are committed to nurturing curious minds through personalized learning, strong character, and meaningful relationships, empowering each child to grow with confidence, purpose, and a lifelong love of learning.

    Contact Us

    To discuss your child's personalized learning needs, including their learning goals, tuition rates, Step Up for Students scholarships, and how our multi-age community can support you in achieving those educational objectives, please reach out to us.

    The Hive: Inspiring a Love of Learning

    206 Washington Ave, Inverness, FL 34450, USA

    shelli@thehivelearning.org 352-763-0990

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