Winnebago Mental Health Institute: Waterwood School

Waterwood School teaches patients at Winnebago Mental Health Institute. The school offers classes for kindergarten through grade 12. Licensed teachers work with the patient’s treatment team. They create a supportive learning space that promotes wellness and education.

School hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

2025-2026 school calendar

August 29

No school

In-service: write progress notes, individualized education programs, record planning, training

September 1

No school (Labor Day)

September 2

Fall session begins 8 a.m.

November 7

First quarter progress reports due by 12 p.m.

November 27-28

No school (Thanksgiving break)

December 22-30

No school (holiday break)

December 31

No school (New Year's Eve holiday observed)

January 1

No school (New Year's Day holiday observed)

The school calendar is subject to change

School contacts

Heidi Dodd
School secretary
920-236-2921
Fax: 920-237-2042
Heidil.Dodd@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Penny Boileau
Principal
920-235-4910, ext. 2383
Penny.Boileau@dhs.wisconsin.gov