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Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
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.
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office
Stanley Leadership Students and Sodexo Partners Getting Ready to Serve Lunch Celebrating Stanley's Special Olympics Participants!
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
(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!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Stanley PE Teacher Alexis Hammer, honored with a CAC award for her Unified PE program, and Principal Brian Mangold
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
Grad Walk at Lafayette Elementary
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
Springhill Art at the DO~
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day!
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
2026 Teacher of the Year Nominees (L-R) Melissa Johnston (SPR), Eileen Leach (BVE), Rosie Mickle (STA), Kristie Darin (LES), and Betsy Morris (HVE).
Superintendent Brent Stephens and Chief Business Official Melissa Dodd celebrate the District's 40-year Chamber of Commerce membership!
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 Elementary art at the District Office
Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
5th Grade Campers!
Lafayette TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.
LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
2025 Lafayette Reservoir Run
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
Springhill Grads!
Burton Valley 5th Grade Camp Send-Off!
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
Springhill Art at the District Office
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
5th Grade Campers!
Happy Valley 2nd Grade Art at the District Office!
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
Burton Valley Elementary Art Fair
Lafayette is a Destination District providing a world-class education for every student.
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
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
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).
Burton Valley art at the District Office
Burton Valley Art Fair
Happy Valley Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
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