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2025 Lafayette Reservoir Run
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Burton Valley art at the District Office
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 Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
Grad Walk at Lafayette Elementary
Springhill Art at the DO~
Our experienced teachers make all of the difference for our students
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!
LAFSD Leadership Retreat 2026!
Burton Valley 5th Grade Camp Send-Off!
Burton Valley Elementary Art Fair
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey visits Springhill teacher Melissa Johnston, the Lafayette School District's nominee for Teacher of the Year.
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Stanley Leadership Students and Sodexo Partners Getting Ready to Serve Lunch Celebrating Stanley's Special Olympics Participants!
Burton Valley Art Fair
Thank You for Supporting Measure H!
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
Springhill Elementary art at the District Office
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
Happy Valley Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
Lafayette TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
2026 Teacher of the Year Nominees (L-R) Melissa Johnston (SPR), Eileen Leach (BVE), Rosie Mickle (STA), Kristie Darin (LES), and Betsy Morris (HVE).
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
(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!
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher and Rapport Chair Annette McCormick, Honored at the June 10, 2026 Governing Board Meeting.
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
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 Art at the District Office
Superintendent Brent Stephens and Chief Business Official Melissa Dodd celebrate the District's 40-year Chamber of Commerce membership!
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
Lafayette is a Destination District providing a world-class education for every student.
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
Springhill Grads!
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
5th Grade Campers!
Happy Valley 2nd Grade Art at the District Office!
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
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 Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
Stanley PE Teacher Alexis Hammer, honored with a CAC award for her Unified PE program, and Principal Brian Mangold
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
5th Grade Campers!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
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