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