Amigos Unidos Spanish Immersion (K-8)
Two Languages. Double the Power.
Give your child a "brain superpower," cultural pride, and a head start on the future.
We still have openings in kindergarten and first grade. Join us in our brand new building!
Welcome to Amigos Unidos
Amigos Unidos is a proven K-8 dual language program where students don’t just learn a second language - they live it. Our program intentionally blends native English and native Spanish speakers in the same classroom, creating a bicultural environment where every student is a teacher and every voice is valued.
Guided by a bilingual teacher, students follow the district's highly rigorous curriculum and meet high academic standards while becoming biliterate and bilingual.
The elementary program for kindergarten through fifth grade is housed at Lake Elmo Elementary, with the middle school program being housed at Oak-Land Middle School.
Contact
Hannah Reyes
District Immersion Coordinator
reyesh@stillwaterschools.org
Gina Doe
Lake Elmo Elementary Principal
Grades K-5
doeg@stillwaterschools.org
Chris Dunn
Oak-Land Middle School Principal
Grades 6-8
dunnc@stillwaterschools.org
See What Parents Are Saying
Top 5 Reasons Families Love Amigos Unidos
- Two Languages. Double the Power: Kids learn to read, write, and speak in both English and Spanish.
- Strong Minds, Bright Futures: Dual language students often perform as well as—or better than—their peers in reading and math, as learning in two languages helps their brains grow stronger.
- Proud of Who They Are: We celebrate every child’s language and culture, helping them grow proud of their roots while feeling confident in school.
- English Grows. Spanish Stays: Children learn English naturally without losing their Spanish. They can have both!
- Bilingual Kids. Endless Opportunities: Being bilingual opens doors to new friends, global experiences, and future career success.
New School Opening This Fall
One School. One Pony Pride.
We are proud to be a “school within a school” at Lake Elmo Elementary. Immersion students are fully integrated "Ponies" who:
- Share our brand-new building (opening Fall 2026) designed for modern collaboration.
- Participate in Music and Physical Education in English with their traditional track peers.
- Join together for recess, lunch, student news, reading buddies, and all school-wide spirit events.
Explore The Program
Learn about the "Brain Superpower." Early immersion boosts cognitive development, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Why Stillwater? Discover our modern approach to critical thinking and how we differ from classical models.
The Magic Window is Now. Why age five is the most successful entry point for natural language acquisition.
From Kindergarten to a College Degree: Explore our rare K-8 pathway that continues into high school, where students can earn up to 60 free college credits.
La habilidad de dominar los dos idiomas con orgullo. Strong in English, Proud in Spanish.
Our Research-Based Model: Understand the language split by grade level and how we ensure academic excellence in both Spanish and English.
Join Our Community: Get details on the easy enrollment process, transportation boundaries, and "Hub Stop" shuttle options