Our schools are safe and our buildings are kept in excellent condition. Students not only excel in academics, athletics, the arts and technology, but they also get involved in their community through a variety of service projects like food drives and nursing home visits. The township is home to the Regional Day School at Jackson, a state-funded facility that is managed by the Manchester Township School District. The school was created so that students who are handicapped and emotionally disturbed could have a better quality of life. Uniting all generations in the township is the job of the Intergenerational Council that serves school children, adults and seniors.
Programs held throughout the school year often encourage senior citizens to share their wisdom.
We recognize that our unique senior population is a valuable resource, with time and experience to contribute to both students and staff. Another great asset to Manchester's residents is the convenience of its three town shopping plazas. Banks, hair salons and restaurants abound, and food shopping is available at the Super ShopRite and Edwards Food Market. At the nearby Ocean County mall in Dover Township, major department stores include Macy's, Sears, Stern's and JCPenney. Through the help of the town's newsletter, The Manchester Citizen, each household is informed about important issues and events happening in this friendly and picturesque township called Manchester.