At the center of the East Side of St. Paul is a school where students begin preparing for college on day one. With colorful college flags and staff members proudly proclaiming where they attended college, Bruce F. Vento Elementary makes a strong statement that college is our goal for every student. Students use technology as a tool for learning, processing information and presenting what they’ve learned in a variety of subject areas. Our mission is to provide every student with a strong foundation in reading, writing, math and science in preparation for college.. More ...