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Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!
2026 Teacher of the Year Nominees (L-R) Melissa Johnston (SPR), Eileen Leach (BVE), Rosie Mickle (STA), Kristie Darin (LES), and Betsy Morris (HVE).
2026 Professional Development Day
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.
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
2026 Professional Development Day
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
5th Grade Campers!
LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher and Rapport Chair Annette McCormick, Honored at the June 10, 2026 Governing Board Meeting.
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office
LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
Springhill Art at the District Office
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
Happy Valley Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Our experienced teachers make all of the difference for our students
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
Burton Valley Art Fair
Burton Valley Elementary Art Fair
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
5th Grade Campers!
Stanley Leadership Students and Sodexo Partners Getting Ready to Serve Lunch Celebrating Stanley's Special Olympics Participants!
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
2025 Lafayette Reservoir Run
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
LAFSD Leadership Retreat 2026!
Grad Walk at Lafayette Elementary
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.
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
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
Springhill Elementary art at the District Office
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
(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!
Lafayette is a Destination District providing a world-class education for every student.
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
Springhill Art at the DO~
Happy Valley 2nd Grade Art at the District Office!
Stanley staff getting ready for students!
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).
Thank You for Supporting Measure H!
Librarians at Professional Development Day!
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
Springhill Grads!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
Burton Valley art at the District Office
Burton Valley 5th Grade Camp Send-Off!
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day!
Stanley PE Teacher Alexis Hammer, honored with a CAC award for her Unified PE program, and Principal Brian Mangold
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