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A PreK-7th Public Magnet School focusing on the cultures and Languages
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about New Absence Request Tool!
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about Pre-K Family Day 2025
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about Title 1 Introductory Meeting on Wednesday October 8th
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about Investing in Our Community
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about Important School Safety Reminders
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about Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year!
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about School Supply List 2025-2026
Welcome to East African Magnet School
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about A few of our amazing teachers shining at Culture Night!"
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about Join us for our Open House 8/28/25!
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about Ms. Hassan and Intisar
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about We’re excited to welcome all students back! We hope everyone had a restful and relaxing summer. Let’s get ready for an amazing year of learning in 2025–2026!
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Saint Paul Public Schools is honored to be home to a Prek-6 school focused on East African cultures and languages of Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, Arabic and Swahili. All are welcome to experience this high-quality education program taught by licensed teachers and filled with staff who reflect the diversity of our community. We inspire students to think critically, pursue their dreams and change the world.
East African Magnet School
at a glance
Honoring and celebrating East African language and culture from countries such as Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and the languages of Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, Arabic and Swahili.
As the state's second-largest school district, SPPS is home to some of the most diverse schools in the state, where students from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds come together to learn and grow. Based on SPPS data on families’ home languages, East African students represent approximately 7.5% of the district’s K-12 enrollment (approximately 2,400 students). According to census data, 2.7% of the population in the Twin Cities metro area speak an East African language at home.
The school focuses on the cultures and languages of East Africa, specifically the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and the languages of Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, Arabic and Swahili.
Dr. Adam sees his role as a public intellectual with a determination to build a strong, nurturing school community that ensures success for all students. Dr. Adam has been with Saint Paul Public Schools since 1997 as an ELL teacher, community specialist, and administrator. Most recently, he served as assistant principal at Highland Park High School. He is guided by the Somali proverb, "Lack of Education is Lack of Light," and believes every child has the right to a world-class 21st century education.
East African Elementary Magnet School is being designed in collaboration with members of the East African community who have asked the district for a high-quality, culturally responsive educational program that meets their needs.
