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