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