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