Woodward Academy

Woodward Academy Woodward Academy strives to provide a safe and structured environment for our clients. Woodward Academy also offers a non-residential program, the Day School.

Woodward Academy is a residential treatment program that delivers trauma-informed treatment services to youth between the ages of 12-18. The Day School serves male and female students from the greater Des Moines and surrounding areas who are struggling in the public school setting. Our programs are aimed at redirecting delinquent, negative behaviors to positive, socially acceptable patterns.

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. At Woodward Academy, we...
05/26/2026

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

At Woodward Academy, we are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy and mindful that those freedoms were secured through courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. We remember the heroes who never returned home, the families who carry their legacy, and the values they stood for — duty, honor, and love of country. Their sacrifice shapes the opportunities our students have today, and we hold that truth with deep respect.

This Memorial Day, we stand together in gratitude, reflection, and remembrance. May we honor their memory not only with our words, but with the way we live, lead, and serve our community.🇺🇸

Today, Woodward Academy celebrates more than a milestone — we celebrate a journey. We’ve watched these students learn, l...
05/22/2026

Today, Woodward Academy celebrates more than a milestone — we celebrate a journey. We’ve watched these students learn, lead, stumble, rise, and discover who they are becoming. Graduation isn’t just a ceremony for us — it’s a reminder of every step that brought them here and every dream that now feels a little closer.

To our graduates: you have filled our halls with laughter, questions, determination, and heart. You’ve shown resilience when challenges came, courage when change arrived, and character in the moments that mattered most. Today, as you walk across that stage, know that you carry the pride of an entire community with you. Your teachers, your families, your mentors, and every person who believed in you — we’re all standing behind you, cheering for the future you’re stepping into.

This chapter may be ending, but your story is only beginning. Wherever you go next, take the lessons, the friendships, and the strength you found here. Woodward Academy will always be a part of your foundation — a place that believed in your potential long before you saw it in yourself.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. You’ve earned this moment, and we cannot wait to see the world you build next. Once a Woodward Academy Knight, Always a Woodward Academy Knight.🎓💙

Together fifteen fearless staff members took on the Gladiator Assault Challenge this past weekend and crushed every obst...
05/20/2026

Together fifteen fearless staff members took on the Gladiator Assault Challenge this past weekend and crushed every obstacle in their path. Great work to everyone who participated! 💪🏽🧗‍♂️

Woodward Academy wraps up a season defined by hard work, resilience, and relentless drive. Our athletes set new standard...
05/19/2026

Woodward Academy wraps up a season defined by hard work, resilience, and relentless drive. Our athletes set new standards, learned from every race, and represented the Academy with pride. Thank you to our coaches, families, and supporters who lifted this team every step of the way. 🏃🏽💪🏼

Taco Tuesday with Hungry Boys was a success! Huge shout out to our administration team for buying tacos for our staff me...
05/14/2026

Taco Tuesday with Hungry Boys was a success! Huge shout out to our administration team for buying tacos for our staff members and to Hungry Boys for the amazing food! 🌮

It's Meet Day! Today, we chase the state line. Focused, prepared, and ready to compete. Come out to Colfax-Mingo High Sc...
05/14/2026

It's Meet Day! Today, we chase the state line. Focused, prepared, and ready to compete. Come out to Colfax-Mingo High School starting at 4:00 P.M. to see if our boys qualify for state! 🏃👟

Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother‑figures who pour love, strength, and guidance into ...
05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother‑figures who pour love, strength, and guidance into our students every single day. At Woodward Academy, we know that the foundation of every child’s success begins with the support they receive at home — the encouragement, the late‑night talks, the early‑morning pushes, the quiet sacrifices, and the unwavering belief that they can grow into their best selves.

To the women who show up with patience, resilience, and endless heart: thank you. Your influence reaches far beyond your own home. It shapes our classrooms, strengthens our community, and inspires the values we work to instill in every student who walks through our doors.

Woodward Academy stands with you, appreciates you, and recognizes the immeasurable impact you make — not just today, but every day.

Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible women who help our students rise. You are seen. You are valued. You are deeply appreciated. Special shout-out to all our mothers within our staff team, your dedication to our students, as well as your own children, is truly remarkable. 🌸 🌼 ❤️

At Woodward Academy, we believe mental health is just as important as academic growth, physical wellness, and character ...
05/10/2026

At Woodward Academy, we believe mental health is just as important as academic growth, physical wellness, and character development. Every student, every staff member, and every family deserves a community that sees them, supports them, and reminds them that they never have to navigate hard days alone.

Mental health isn’t a moment — it’s an ongoing journey. Some days feel steady, some feel heavy, and all of them are valid. Here, we encourage our students to check in with themselves, speak up when they need help, and lean on the trusted adults and peers who care deeply about their well-being.

We are committed to creating spaces where conversations about emotions, stress, healing, and hope are welcomed. When we talk openly, we reduce stigma. When we show compassion, we strengthen connection. When we support one another, we build a community where everyone can thrive.

Today and every day, Woodward Academy stands for awareness, understanding, and the reminder that caring for your mind is an act of strength. You matter. Your story matters. And you are never alone here.

Thank you to our clinical team who passed out goodie bags this week in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. 😁💚

Nurses Week reminds us how lucky we are to have caregivers who treat our students and staff with such dignity and heart....
05/09/2026

Nurses Week reminds us how lucky we are to have caregivers who treat our students and staff with such dignity and heart. Thank you to the nurses who show up with patience, who listen without judgment, and who make every person feel seen and supported. Your compassion reaches far beyond your offices — it touches homes, classrooms, and hearts. Thank you for being a constant source of support and strength. These four wonderful women show up every day with kindness, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to make all the difference. 😃🌟

As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, our hearts are full. All week long, we celebrated the educators who show ...
05/08/2026

As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, our hearts are full. All week long, we celebrated the educators who show up with patience, purpose, and love — and today we end the week with the same gratitude they inspire in us every day. Thank you, teachers, for the joy you bring, the growth you nurture, and the difference you make in every student’s story. Woodward Academy shines because of you.

Our Executive Director, Shawn Hollenkamp, would like to give a special shout-out to Ms. Meckley, Ms. Harbin and Ms. Weathersby, who truly go above and beyond on a daily basis for our teachers and students. We couldn't have made this week happen without you three. 😁

It's Meet Day! Heart racing. Spikes laced. Let’s go. Come out to Ogden High School at 4:30 PM to support! 🏃🏆
05/08/2026

It's Meet Day! Heart racing. Spikes laced. Let’s go. Come out to Ogden High School at 4:30 PM to support! 🏃🏆

Address

1251 334th Street
Woodward, IA
50276

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15154383481

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