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