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