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