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