The work of teachers directly impacts students' educations and development, and the role of everyone surrounding them is to support that work.

"I deal with almost every single staff member here, and we have some of the most caring and passionate people I have ever met," said Carolyn Enigk, Warwick School District's public relations and marketing coordinator. "We have amazing teachers and staff members here. They are a dedicated staff. We have members coming early and staying late. Our teachers are huge supporters of our students."

Warwick's 2023-24 school year is beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 30, across the district's six buildings - Warwick High School, Warwick Middle School, John Beck Elementary School, John R. Bonfield Elementary School, Kissel Hill Elementary School and Lititz Elementary School. The 180-day school year is slated to end on Thursday, June 6.

"You have to be dedicated," said Enigk. "You don't get that extra effort from someone who's not passionate about what they are doing. ... It's about collaboration and everyone giving 110% all the time."

Warwick began the school year with all of its teaching positions filled. Enigk said that since the pandemic waned, the school district has enjoyed a full complement of teachers.

"The one thing we do is offer open positions to long-term substitutes once we hear about them," said Enigk. "That's a great opportunity for them and us. They get a chance to see what Warwick is about and what the culture is like here. This past year, we knew a number of staff members were retiring, so we started hiring for the positions we knew we were going to have."

This year, a total of 3,758 students in kindergarten through 12th grade are enrolled in the Warwick School District. The school district employs 311 professional staff members, a large majority of whom are teachers. Warwick boasts a student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 12-to-1.

"Education in general is similar to most professions; it's always evolving, always changing," said Enigk. "The constant for teachers is adaptability. They are constantly working on ways to improve. The one priority that has not changed is the love and care for their students."

"I think the future's bright," continued Enigk. "We have a dedicated staff whose goal is to keep students engaged and motivated. I feel like we'll just keep following that pattern of making sure every single student has an opportunity to succeed and flourish. The day-to-day working with students who are going to be our future is a critical role."