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