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Welcome to East African Elementary Magnet School
A PreK-6 public magnet school focusing on the cultures and languages of East Africa.
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Our school is a strong, nurturing community that ensures success for all students.
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about EAMS 2024-2025 Family Engagement Plan
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about East African Magnet School takes top honors in middle school debate competition
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about Sign Up for a Summer of Fun! (opens in new window/tab)
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about Dr. Stacie Stanley Will Join SPPS as Superintendent in May 2025
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about 2025-26 Budget Planning & Priorities
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about You Belong Here
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about Board of Education Approves Upcoming School Year Calendars
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about Dr. Stacie Stanley Selected as Preferred Candidate for Superintendent
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about Parent Teacher Conferences
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about PICTURE DAY IS COMING
Welcome to East African Magnet School
Parent Teacher conference
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No School for Spring Break 3/31/2025 to 4/4/2025
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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.
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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.
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