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