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