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