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Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
2026 Professional Development Day
(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.
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Happy Valley 2nd Grade Art at the District Office!
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
Burton Valley Art Fair
(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!
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
5th Grade Campers!
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
5th Grade Campers!
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
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.
Stanley staff getting ready for students!
Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
Burton Valley art at the District Office
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
Thank You for Supporting Measure H!
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).
Superintendent Brent Stephens and Chief Business Official Melissa Dodd celebrate the District's 40-year Chamber of Commerce membership!
2026 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.
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!
Springhill Grads!
Lafayette TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher and Rapport Chair Annette McCormick, Honored at the June 10, 2026 Governing Board Meeting.
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
Stanley Leadership Students and Sodexo Partners Getting Ready to Serve Lunch Celebrating Stanley's Special Olympics Participants!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office
LAFSD Leadership Retreat 2026!
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
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
Librarians at Professional Development Day!
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.
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
Happy Valley Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
2026 Lafayette Reservoir Run for Education!
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
Springhill Art at the District Office
Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
Our experienced teachers make all of the difference for our students
Springhill Art at the DO~
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day!
Springhill Third Grade Students and Staff after Presenting at the September 16, 2026 Governing Board Meeting
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
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