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High School

Grades 9th to 12th
306 West Third Street · Woodward
(515) 438-2115

Welcome to Woodward-Granger High School!

Located approximately 25 minutes northwest of Des Moines in Woodward, Iowa, we serve just under 300 students in grades 9 through 12. We're a growing community with a small town feel and big city access.

Our dedicated staff strives to engage each student and meet their individual needs. We create learners who are good communicators, critical thinkers, and innovators. Our Hawks learn resiliency, and they positively impact our school and our community.

I am proud to serve as principal of Woodward Granger High School. For additional information or questions, please contact me directly: markfinken@wghawks.school or (515) 438-2115. 

Go Hawks!

Mark Finken, WGHS Principal

News & Announcements

Key Resources

2025-2026 High School Classroom Supply Lists
2025-2026 High School Parent-Student Handbook
Discrimination, Anti-Bullying, and Anti-Harassment
Library Information

Staff Directory

Tara Anderson
Tara Anderson
Music
(515) 438-2115
Emily Aukes
Emily Aukes
ELP Teacher
(515) 999-2357
Matthew Bannerman
Matthew Bannerman
High School Science Teacher
(515) 438-2115
Shaylena Bell
Shaylena Bell
Activities Director, Middle School & High School Assistant Principal
(515) 999-8154
Bonnie Bieber
Bonnie Bieber
6-12 Vocal Music Teacher
(515) 438-4263
Tiffany Bridgewater
Tiffany Bridgewater
ELL Teacher
(515) 999-2357
Mindy Buck
Mindy Buck
English/Instructional Coach
(515) 438-2115
Scott Chapman
Scott Chapman
Counselor
(515) 438-2115
Rebecca Clark
Rebecca Clark
High School Science
(515) 438-2115
Briar Dittmer
Briar Dittmer
Physical Education
(515) 438-2115
Gary Dresback
Gary Dresback
Mathematics
(515) 438-2115
Andy Eckert
Andy Eckert
High School Business
(515) 438-2115
Mark Finken
Mark Finken
High School Principal
(515) 438-2115
Valerie Heath
Valerie Heath
Art
(515) 438-2115
Heather Holtan
Heather Holtan
Mathematics
(515) 438-2115
Michelle Kanealy
Michelle Kanealy
High School Administrative Assistant
(515) 438-2115
Tiffany Kiernan
Tiffany Kiernan
MS/HS Nurse
(515) 438-2115
Brad Kunecke
Brad Kunecke
Social Studies
(515) 438-2115
Traca Madren
Traca Madren
High School SPED Teacher
(515) 438-2115
Jennifer Marion
Jennifer Marion
Industrial Arts / Ag
(515) 438-2115
Corinn Matheson
Corinn Matheson
Librarian
(515) 999-8058
Amanda McCord
Amanda McCord
Spanish
(515) 438-2115
Melissa McCord
Melissa McCord
FCS
(515) 438-2115
Alicia Michael
Alicia Michael
Special Education
(515) 438-2115
Colton Milosevich
Colton Milosevich
At-Risk Teacher
(515) 438-2115
Christina Palmer
Christina Palmer
English/Literature Teacher
(515) 438-2115
Jamie Petersen
Jamie Petersen
Technology Integrationist
(515) 999-2357
Dave Smeltzer
Dave Smeltzer
Maintenance Director
(515) 438-2115
Wesley Stover
Wesley Stover
Social Studies
(515) 438-2115
Trey Thiele
Trey Thiele
English
(515) 438-2115
Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan
Spanish
(515) 438-2115
Bryan Willer
Bryan Willer
Instrumental Music
(515) 438-4263
Rachel Winter
Rachel Winter
Math Teacher
(515) 438-2115

School Times

School Hours:

8:00 am to 3:30 pm | Monday to Friday

Map & Directions

High School
306 West Third Street
Woodward, 50276
Phone: (515) 438-2115

Woodward-Granger Mission Statement

Our fundamental purpose is to create a rigorous, collaborative and inclusive teaching and learning environment for all students with a focus on "one student at a time through a supportive culture of high expectations."
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