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5th Grade Campers!
Lafayette is a Destination District providing a world-class education for every student.
Springhill Art at the District Office
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
2026 Lafayette Reservoir Run for Education!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
2026 Professional Development Day
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
5th Grade Campers!
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
Happy Valley 2nd Grade 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!
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
2026 Professional Development Day
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
Springhill Art at the DO~
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
Springhill Elementary art at the District Office
Springhill Third Grade Students and Staff after Presenting at the September 16, 2026 Governing Board Meeting
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office
Springhill Grads!
Stanley staff getting ready for students!
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey visits Springhill teacher Melissa Johnston, the Lafayette School District's nominee for Teacher of the Year.
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!
Thank You for Supporting Measure H!
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
(L-R) Springhill Principal Mette Thallaug, Vice Principal Natalie Kassel, Assistant Superintendent Betsy Balmat, Teacher of the Year Honoree Melissa Johnston, Superintendent Brent Stephens, and Governing Board President Katy Foreman at the Contra Costa Teacher of the Year recognition event.
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
Librarians at Professional Development Day!
Burton Valley art at the District Office
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher and Rapport Chair Annette McCormick, Honored at the June 10, 2026 Governing Board Meeting.
Our experienced teachers make all of the difference for our students
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office!
Burton Valley Art Fair
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 TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
Stanley Leadership Students and Sodexo Partners Getting Ready to Serve Lunch Celebrating Stanley's Special Olympics Participants!
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).
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.
LAFSD Leadership Retreat 2026!
Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
Superintendent Brent Stephens and Chief Business Official Melissa Dodd celebrate the District's 40-year Chamber of Commerce membership!
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LAFSD Named to 2026 Education Results Partnership Honor Roll
