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