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Springhill Art at the DO~
Grad Walk at Lafayette Elementary
Burton Valley art at the District Office
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 TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.
Springhill Grads!
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
Our experienced teachers make all of the difference for our students
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
2025 Lafayette Reservoir Run
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
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.
Superintendent Brent Stephens and Chief Business Official Melissa Dodd celebrate the District's 40-year Chamber of Commerce membership!
Happy Valley 2nd Grade Art at the District Office!
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
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
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
5th Grade Campers!
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!
Springhill Elementary art at the District Office
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Burton Valley Elementary Art Fair
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
Thank You for Supporting Measure H!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher and Rapport Chair Annette McCormick, Honored at the June 10, 2026 Governing Board Meeting.
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
Burton Valley Art Fair
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
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).
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 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!
5th Grade Campers!
Happy Valley Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
(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!
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
2026 Teacher of the Year Nominees (L-R) Melissa Johnston (SPR), Eileen Leach (BVE), Rosie Mickle (STA), Kristie Darin (LES), and Betsy Morris (HVE).
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day!
Burton Valley 5th Grade Camp Send-Off!
Springhill Art at the District Office
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
Stanley PE Teacher Alexis Hammer, honored with a CAC award for her Unified PE program, and Principal Brian Mangold
Lafayette is a Destination District providing a world-class education for every student.
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