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Thank You for Supporting Measure H!
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
Lafayette TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
2026 Lafayette Reservoir Run for Education!
Burton Valley art at the District Office
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
Lafayette 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.
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
Librarians at Professional Development Day!
Burton Valley Art Fair
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
Springhill Grads!
2026 Professional Development Day
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office!
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
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.
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
(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!
Stanley staff getting ready for students!
5th Grade Campers!
Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!
Happy Valley Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
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).
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
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
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
2026 Professional Development Day
LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
5th Grade Campers!
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day!
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
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.
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
LAFSD Leadership Retreat 2026!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
Happy Valley 2nd Grade Art at the District Office!
Stanley Leadership Students and Sodexo Partners Getting Ready to Serve Lunch Celebrating Stanley's Special Olympics Participants!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Springhill Art at the DO~
Springhill Art at the District Office
Superintendent Brent Stephens and Chief Business Official Melissa Dodd celebrate the District's 40-year Chamber of Commerce membership!
Springhill Third Grade Students and Staff after Presenting at the September 16, 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).
Springhill Elementary art at the District Office
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
(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.
Our experienced teachers make all of the difference for our students
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
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LAFSD Named to 2026 Education Results Partnership Honor Roll
