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