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