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