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