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