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