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