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