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