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Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
Happy Valley Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day!
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).
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!
5th Grade Campers!
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
Stanley staff getting ready for students!
Grad Walk 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.
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
Burton Valley Art Fair
Our experienced teachers make all of the difference for our students
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.
Burton Valley Elementary Art Fair
LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
Thank You for Supporting Measure H!
Springhill Grads!
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
Librarians at Professional Development Day!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher and Rapport Chair Annette McCormick, Honored at the June 10, 2026 Governing Board Meeting.
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
Lafayette TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
Springhill Art at the District Office
Burton Valley 5th Grade Camp Send-Off!
(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!
Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
Burton Valley art at the District Office
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Lafayette is a Destination District providing a world-class education for every student.
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
Stanley PE Teacher Alexis Hammer, honored with a CAC award for her Unified PE program, and Principal Brian Mangold
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
Springhill Elementary art at the District Office
2025 Lafayette Reservoir Run
LAFSD Leadership Retreat 2026!
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office
Stanley Leadership Students and Sodexo Partners Getting Ready to Serve Lunch Celebrating Stanley's Special Olympics Participants!
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
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!
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
2026 Professional Development 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).
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Springhill Third Grade Students and Staff after Presenting at the September 16, 2026 Governing Board Meeting
5th Grade Campers!
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
2026 Professional Development Day
Springhill Art at the DO~
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