Mission:

 - In concert with our community, the Mentor Exempted Village Schools will:
 - Ensure the foundation for scholastic, personal, and career successes of all students;
 - Enhance all relationships within our community;
 - Exercise the best management of our fiscal resources and all of our other resources.

Vision:

 - Meet and exceed the instructional needs of all students while preparing them for the 21st century and beyond
 - Maximize the capacity, effectiveness and efficiency of all our current and future resources
 - Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
 - Provide a safe and secure environment in which students can grow academically and socially

These vision statements serve as the framework for the district's strategic plan, which guides all aspects of the district's operation from classroom instruction to energy use.