The Lawrence County Health Department would like to invite all youth to join The BEE Hive, an after school program hosted in Lawrence County for children ages 8-17 who attend unit 10 and 20 schools.
What is The BEE Hive?
"The BEE Hive” is where youth will blossom, be educated and excel in life skills. The focus will be in 7 core service areas:
- STEM
- Life Skills
- Academics
- Mentoring
- Sports/Recreation
- Service Learning
- Parent Involvement
When can my child attend?
While school is in session, the program will be offered Monday – Friday from 3:00 - 6:00 P.M.
When school is not in session, The BEE Hive still operates Monday through Friday since it is an Out of School Time Program. Out of School Time Programs offer opportunities to enhance students’ social, emotional, behavioral, physical and academic competencies so that all students can succeed in school and beyond.
Out of School Time Programs that improve academic outcomes:
- provide a safe and supportive learning environment;
- maximize student participation and attendance;
- connect with school and classroom activities to achieve a shared mission of improving academic performance;
- deliver academic instruction in a way that responds to each student’s needs and engages them in learning; and
- assess program performance and use data to improve implementation.
How can I enroll my child?
Please fill out the interest form below and/or contact Jessica Simmons, The BEE Hive Coordinator, at 618-943-3302 ext. 5069.
Please register your child ASAP, as spots are limited. Come see what The BEE Hive has to offer!
MEET THE TEAM
Jessica, THE BEE HIVE COORDINATOR
Meet Jessica Simmons, Bee Hive Coordinator. She is a Lawrence County native and currently resides in Bridgeport with her husband, Curt and dog, Ruby Anne. Jessica is a proud step mom to Alex, who is currently attending Vincennes University. She is so grateful for the opportunity to bring an after school program to the youth in our community!
MADISON LOCKHART, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Meet Madison Lockhart. She graduated from Lawrenceville High School in 2023 and currently attends the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign to obtain her bachelors degree in Kinesiology, focusing on Occupational Therapy. Madison is so grateful for the opportunity to work with our youth in the community on her school breaks!
ALIVIA JUDY, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Meet Alivia Judy, Youth Development Specialist. She graduated from Red Hill High school in 2024 and currently attends Wabash Valley College to pursue her associates in Child Development. She is so thankful for the opportunity to work at the Bee Hive!
KAILEY TATE, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Meet Kailey Tate, Youth Development Specialist. She graduated from Red Hill Jr./Sr. High School in 2024 and loves working with the youth of both Red Hill and Lawrenceville school districts after school. Next fall, Kailey plans to attend Vincennes University's nursing program. She enjoys working with the BEE Hive students on a daily basis and building connections everyday!
