Bruce Vento Elementary : Where Nature and Play Fuel Discovery
Home Hero
Welcome to Bruce Vento Elementary
Our new environmental magnet school focuses on nature and play on St. Paul's East Side
Brand New Building
Our beautiful new school is open and ready for learning!
Early Childhood Programming
Bruce Vento's early childhood programming includes Early Childhood Family Education, Pre-K and Early Childhood Special Education
What’s New
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about Free Summer Meals for Kids 18 and Under (opens in new window/tab)
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about Bruce Vento Named Finalist for Minnesota Real Estate Project Award
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about Three More SPPS Schools Receive RAMP Accreditation
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about Where's My Bus? Download the My Stop App
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about Bruce Vento Celebrates New Eco-Friendly School Building
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about Important School Safety Reminders
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about Board of Education Approves Upcoming School Year Calendars
Welcome to Bruce F. Vento
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Bruce F. Vento
at a glance
Our school educates every student without exception and without excuse, to standard or above in reading, writing, math and science with an environmental focus throughout.
Commitment to Equity
We aim to eliminate racial disproportionality by accelerating and increasing achievement for all.
Students begin preparing for college on day one
With school-wide college adoptions and colorful campus flags, we make it clear that college is every kid's goal.
Vento Garden Program
Our school garden lets students learn and grow through year-round planning, planting, and harvesting.
Family Resource Center supports families
Our family room helps families connect, learn together, and link with vital local community organizations.
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