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