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