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Springhill Art at the DO~
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!
2026 Professional Development Day
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
Happy Valley 2nd Grade Art at the District Office!
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
Lafayette TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
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.
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
Springhill Elementary art at the District Office
Superintendent Brent Stephens and Chief Business Official Melissa Dodd celebrate the District's 40-year Chamber of Commerce membership!
Burton Valley 5th Grade Camp Send-Off!
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
2026 Professional Development Day
Burton Valley art at the District Office
LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher and Rapport Chair Annette McCormick, Honored at the June 10, 2026 Governing Board Meeting.
Stanley PE Teacher Alexis Hammer, honored with a CAC award for her Unified PE program, and Principal Brian Mangold
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
Springhill Art at the District Office
Librarians at Professional Development 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's annual Westival Celebration!
LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
Stanley staff getting ready for students!
(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!
Grad Walk at Lafayette Elementary
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!
Happy Valley 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!
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
2025 Lafayette Reservoir Run
5th Grade Campers!
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
5th Grade Campers!
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 Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day!
Our experienced teachers make all of the difference for our students
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
Burton Valley Art Fair
Thank You for Supporting Measure H!
Burton Valley Elementary Art Fair
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
LAFSD Leadership Retreat 2026!
Springhill Grads!
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