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