ABOUT US
At D.C. Wolfe Charter School, we are dedicated to providing a transformative learning experience for our students. At DC Wolfe, we believe in nurturing the potential of every child and preparing them for a successful future in various fields such as agriculture, aerospace and aviation, veterinary sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, and much more.
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History
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D.C. Wolfe Charter School is a public school and is part of the Macon County School system. From 1997 to 2025, the school operated as D.C. Wolfe Elementary School, until a group of citizens, led by the Mayor and Town Council of Shorter, Alabama, sought to convert the school to a charter school. In 2025, many leaders and citizens in Macon County saw a need for a public school of academic excellence that offered career-connected pathways. So, they petitioned the Macon County Board of Education under Alabama law to become a conversion charter school. Later that year, the Board of Education approved the school to operate as a conversion charter school beginning in the Fall of 2026.
As a conversion charter school, D.C. Wolfe Charter School will be governed by an independent board of directors. Macon County Schools will serve as the authorizer of the school.
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Vision
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The vision for D.C. Wolfe Charter School is to create an excellent school that prepares students in and around Macon County for postsecondary success and connect them early on to career pathways such as agriculture, aerospace and aviation, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.
Our Board
The founding Board of Directors of D.C. Wolfe Charter School is committed to the community and to the school's success. Founded by the Board Chair, Mayor Willie Mae Powell, the Board of Directors is a dynamic team with a range of necessary skillsets, including areas of expertise such as political, legal, financial, and academic.
Our Partners
Through its many robust partnerships, D.C. Wolfe will offer students a one-of-a-kind educational experience with hands-on learning and real-world education. Provide will provide programming to support the school in various ways, including teacher training and support, student internships, extracurriculars, enrichment, and more. The below list of partners is not exhaustive.
