Education & Community Services

Desert Willow athletes will learn skills, practice, and scrimmage each week right on campus, right after school. Kids are divided by age/ability. Let's get back outside and play!

Homework Club is a dedicated space for your child to receive help with homework, missing or makeup assignments, test corrections, or anything other work they need support for their classes. I am able to work with your child's teacher, if needed, to see where they are needing help.

Our Homework Hub program provides personalized academic support for students in grades 3–6. Whether your child needs guidance on specific homework assignments or help mastering foundational skills like reading, phonics, math, writing, or penmanship, we are here to help. Students work one-on-one with a tutor or in small groups, ensuring focused attention and targeted instruction. We tailor our support to your child’s unique learning style and needs - whether it’s understanding long division, improving handwriting, or building reading fluency. Perfect for busy families, we provide the homework assistance parents may not have the time or capacity to give, without the expense of a full-time tutor. Let us partner with you to help your child succeed academically and build confidence in their learning!

Our Homework Hub program provides personalized academic support for students in grades 3–6. Whether your child needs guidance on specific homework assignments or help mastering foundational skills like reading, phonics, math, writing, or penmanship, we are here to help. Students work one-on-one with a tutor or in small groups, ensuring focused attention and targeted instruction. We tailor our support to your child’s unique learning style and needs - whether it’s understanding long division, improving handwriting, or building reading fluency. Perfect for busy families, we provide the homework assistance parents may not have the time or capacity to give, without the expense of a full-time tutor. Let us partner with you to help your child succeed academically and build confidence in their learning!

LEVEL UP: COLLEGE EDITION The Confidence Culture Experience for College-Bound Girls A transformative mind-body-soul workshop designed to prepare young women for this exciting next chapter. This is real talk, real tools, and real sisterhood for the seniors who want to feel confident, grounded, and prepared to thrive on campus and within themselves. Topics include: Building confidence in yourself and your abilities Helps young women overcome self-doubt and impostor syndrome, boosting academic and social success. Effective decision-making and trusting your judgment Develops independence and resilience by teaching thoughtful, values-aligned choices. Tuning into and trusting intuition Encourages inner guidance for navigating new environments and relationships with clarity and safety. Navigating jealousy, comparison, and social media pressures Equips girls to maintain emotional balance amid social pressures amplified by digital life. Understanding and owning your uniqueness Promotes authenticity and self-expression, leading to higher self-esteem and fulfillment. Body image, self-esteem, and holistic self-care Supports a positive relationship with the body through mindful self-care and balance strategies. Setting boundaries in friendships, dating, and dorm life Teaches communication and self-respect to protect emotional and physical wellbeing. Real-life strategies for staying confident and grounded in college Provides practical tools for stress management, time balance, and self-advocacy.

Sonoran Learning Collective offers a structured, two-day-per-week hybrid program for 3rd–6th grade students, created for families who want to be active partners in their child’s education. On campus, students learn in a traditional classroom setting with focused instruction in core subjects -math, language arts, literature, science, and history. The rest of the week, parents or guardians guide daily lessons at home, ensuring concepts are taught, explained, and checked for understanding. This is not a part-time school or a substitute for full-time education; it is full-time learning shared between school and home. Families should plan to spend at least 2–3 hours on daily at-home work, especially in math, reading, and writing. Our small-group classes are best for students who are respectful, task-oriented, and able to work independently. Enrollment begins with a student assessment and family meeting to confirm that the program is a good fit and to determine the most appropriate class placement. Placement is based on academic level, not age. By enrolling, families agree to follow our established curriculum and purchase the required books themselves; a detailed book list will be provided once enrollment is confirmed. Our goal is to help every student master grade-level concepts so they’re ready for the next step, whether that’s continuing in a hybrid program, homeschooling, or moving to a full-time school. To enroll using your ClassWallet account, please register by selecting the “$0” drop-down. Upon enrolling, you will be contacted by Sonoran Learning Collective for an inquiry assessment prior to receiving an invoice. Upon receiving an invoice for the full amount of the program, please submit it through the ClassWallet Pay Vendor option to “Cave Creek Unified School District no.93.” Once ECS/CCUSD has received the ESA funds from ClassWallet, your enrollment is complete. Please visit https://sonoranlearningcollective.org/ for more information about the Sonoran Learning Collective.

The STMS Drama Club is the leading umbrella organization that students must join to participate in any of the various subgroups or audition-based performance groups. The focus of this group is to gain knowledge of all aspects of theater through various theatre activities, workshops, special guests, optional field trips (fees not included), and planning and organizing the Stinger Theatre Co., the Stinger Improv Troupe, and the Junior Thespian Society. A t-shirt is included. Membership in Drama Club is required to audition for or participate in the Stinger Theater Co., Stinger Improv Troupe, or Junior Thespian Society. For more details, please refer to this link.

Students will learn the skills of the javelin, discus, running and standing long jump, and shot put. We will be practicing these skills on the CSHS track! Students will be able to choose at least 2 events to compete in during the big meet against the other schools on April 28th! Practices will be at 8 am on most Thursdays, March 19, 26, April 9, 16, 23 and on Tuesday, March 31st. The intramural meet will be on April 28th The Track and Field t-shirt is the same as last year so if you participated in the spring of 2025, you do not need to purchase a t-shirt separately. If not, please purchase your shirt at the separate link provided. Confirmation notes: Practices will be at 8 am on most Thursdays, March 19, 26, April 9, 16, 23 except on Tuesday March 31st and the meet will be on April 28th

Power up study time with less stress and more success! The Study Coaches Online Tutoring is designed to: Boost executive functioning & study skills Improve understanding & academic confidence Reduce homework stress for both you and your child Create consistent study habits Monday–Thursday With The Study Coaches, your student gets personalized support from expert tutors who guide them through their own work, helping them master organization, study skills, and problem-solving. Many students have transformed failing grades into A’s and B’s—gaining confidence and a new outlook on school. Enroll anytime! Prorated fees available. Contact the ECS Office at 480-575-2440 for assistance. Need a different time? Call Kari Workman at 602-369-4159 to check availability.

Power up study time with less stress and more success! The Study Coaches Online Tutoring is designed to: Boost executive functioning & study skills Improve understanding & academic confidence Reduce homework stress for both you and your child Create consistent study habits Monday–Thursday With The Study Coaches, your student gets personalized support from expert tutors who guide them through their own work, helping them master organization, study skills, and problem-solving. Many students have transformed failing grades into A’s and B’s—gaining confidence and a new outlook on school. Enroll anytime! Prorated fees available. Contact the ECS Office at 480-575-2440 for assistance. Need a different time? Call Kari Workman at 602-369-4159 to check availability.

Power up study time with less stress and more success! The Study Coaches Online Tutoring is designed to: Boost executive functioning & study skills Improve understanding & academic confidence Reduce homework stress for both you and your child Create consistent study habits Monday–Thursday With The Study Coaches, your student gets personalized support from expert tutors who guide them through their own work, helping them master organization, study skills, and problem-solving. Many students have transformed failing grades into A’s and B’s—gaining confidence and a new outlook on school. Enroll anytime! Prorated fees available. Contact the ECS Office at 480-575-2440 for assistance. Need a different time? Call Kari Workman at 602-369-4159 to check availability.

Students learn foundational skills including serving, passing, teamwork, and movement on the court as they have fun and play as a team. All levels welcome!

Is your child the class clown and an aspiring artist? They’ll love our Cartoon Drawing class! This season, we’re sketching lively party animals, creating hilarious characters full of personality and expression. from visualizing sounds to drawing dynamic emotions, your child will expand their artistic toolkit while having a laugh. Let their humor and creativity shine - enroll them in Young Rembrandts today!

Young Rembrandts teaches drawing, the basis of all visual arts, in a fun and nurturing setting that ensures success for every child. Each summer we offer workshops that combine basic drawing techniques, portraiture and cartooning skills by exploring different themes and subject matters. Students will improve core learning skills while delving into a favorite subject matter.