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