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.
LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
Stanley staff getting ready for students!
2026 Professional Development Day
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day!
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
Superintendent Brent Stephens and Chief Business Official Melissa Dodd celebrate the District's 40-year Chamber of Commerce membership!
5th Grade Campers!
Lafayette is a Destination District providing a world-class education for every student.
Burton Valley art at the District Office
(L-R) Springhill Principal Mette Thallaug, Vice Principal Natalie Kassel, Assistant Superintendent Betsy Balmat, Teacher of the Year Honoree Melissa Johnston, Superintendent Brent Stephens, and Governing Board President Katy Foreman at the Contra Costa Teacher of the Year recognition event.
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
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).
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
Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
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
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.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
Springhill Art at the DO~
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
Springhill Grads!
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
Happy Valley Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
Burton Valley Art Fair
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
Thank You for Supporting Measure H!
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
Springhill Third Grade Students and Staff after Presenting at the September 16, 2026 Governing Board Meeting
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
Lafayette TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
Springhill 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!
Stanley Leadership Students and Sodexo Partners Getting Ready to Serve Lunch Celebrating Stanley's Special Olympics Participants!
Happy Valley 2nd Grade Art at the District Office!
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher and Rapport Chair Annette McCormick, Honored at the June 10, 2026 Governing Board Meeting.
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
2026 Lafayette Reservoir Run for Education!
Springhill Art at the District Office
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
LAFSD Leadership Retreat 2026!
Librarians at Professional Development Day!
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
