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