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