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