The mission statement of Monroeville Local Schools calls for creating students who are critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers and socially responsible individuals. Through the collaboration of school, home and community, every Monroeville graduate will be well prepared for the global challenges of the 21st century. Service learning complements this goal by helping students realize the value of meaningful, respectful service to others and understanding their role in their community. Additionally service learning imparts life long skills such as improving a students interpersonal skills, increasing their ability to work and empathize with others, learning the importance of involvement in their community and establishing relationships that will benefit them through out the course of their lives.