At the Beach Haven Elementary School, youngsters are not just learning academically, but also how to become good citizens. This year, the sixth-grade class’ goal is to complete at least two community projects during the academic year; the first one is underway as the students recently started a pet supply drive for the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter in Stafford Township.

“We’re collecting toys, leashes and collars,” said Coen Markoski, who with fellow sixth-grader Jonathan Hughesis serving…