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Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day!
Lafayette's Leadership Team: From L-R Director of Student Services Shea Hunter, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Betsy Balmat, Superintendent Brent Stephens, Director of Human Resources & Communications Lisa Spiegler, and Chief Business Official Melissa Dodd
Springhill Third Grade Students and Staff after Presenting at the September 16, 2026 Governing Board Meeting
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office!
2025 Lafayette Reservoir Run
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
Librarians at Professional Development Day!
Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
2026 Professional Development Day
5th Grade Campers!
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
Happy Valley 2nd Grade Art at the District Office!
Lafayette is a Destination District providing a world-class education for every student.
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
Our experienced teachers make all of the difference for our students
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
2026 Professional Development Day
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey visits Springhill teacher Melissa Johnston, the Lafayette School District's nominee for Teacher of the Year.
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!
Springhill Art at the DO~
Superintendent Brent Stephens and Chief Business Official Melissa Dodd celebrate the District's 40-year Chamber of Commerce membership!
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
Burton Valley art at the District Office
LAFSD Leadership Retreat 2026!
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
2026 Classified Employee of the Year Nominees (L-R) Sara MacKay (District Office), Martin Munoz (BVE), Jenny Champion (SPR), Rachel Snyder (STA), and Deanna Poulson (LES). Missing from photo- Colin Knightly (HVE).
Springhill Elementary art at the District Office
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
Stanley staff getting ready for students!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Burton Valley Art Fair
5th Grade Campers!
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Thank You for Supporting Measure H!
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
(L-R) Springhill Assistant Principal Natalie Kassel, LAFSD Classified Employee of the Year Nominee Jenny Champion, Governing Board President Katy Foreman, Springhill Principal Mette Thallaug, and Superintendent Brent Stephens celebrating Jenny at the Contra Costa County Office of Education!
Springhill Art at the District Office
Happy Valley Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
2026 Teacher of the Year Nominees (L-R) Melissa Johnston (SPR), Eileen Leach (BVE), Rosie Mickle (STA), Kristie Darin (LES), and Betsy Morris (HVE).
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
(L-R) Springhill Principal Mette Thallaug, Vice Principal Natalie Kassel, Assistant Superintendent Betsy Balmat, Teacher of the Year Honoree Melissa Johnston, Superintendent Brent Stephens, and Governing Board President Katy Foreman at the Contra Costa Teacher of the Year recognition event.
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Springhill Grads!
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
Assistant Superintendent Betsy Balmat with Stanley Leadership students Lana, Clara and Neal, who gave feedback on the District's LCAP at the April 15, 2026 Governing Board meeting.
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
Lafayette TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.
Stanley Leadership Students and Sodexo Partners Getting Ready to Serve Lunch Celebrating Stanley's Special Olympics Participants!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher and Rapport Chair Annette McCormick, Honored at the June 10, 2026 Governing Board Meeting.
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