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