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LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
Burton Valley Art Fair
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
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!
Our experienced teachers make all of the difference for our students
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office
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).
Burton Valley 5th Grade Camp Send-Off!
Lafayette's 2025 Teacher of the Year Kristi Gingrich (C) with (L-R) Superintendent Brent Stephens, Governing Board President Rob Sturm, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Betsy Balmat, Lafayette Elementary Principal Melissa Barclay, Governing Board Clerk Katy Foreman, and Governing Board Member Jon Deane.
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
5th Grade Campers!
Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
5th Grade Campers!
Springhill Grads!
Lafayette TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Superintendent Brent Stephens and Chief Business Official Melissa Dodd celebrate the District's 40-year Chamber of Commerce membership!
Springhill Art at the DO~
Springhill Art at the District Office
Springhill Elementary art at the District Office
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
Special Services Team Members at the March 17th PD Day!
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
Lafayette School District's 2025 Teacher of the Year, Kristi Gingrich with Lafayette Elementary Principal Melissa Barclay
Lafayette is a Destination District providing a world-class education for every student.
Burton Valley art at the District Office
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
Grad Walk at Lafayette Elementary
Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
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.
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
Happy Valley Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Happy Valley 2nd Grade Art at the District Office!
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
Burton Valley Elementary Art Fair
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day!
2025 Lafayette Reservoir Run
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
Stanley PE Teacher Alexis Hammer, honored with a CAC award for her Unified PE program, and Principal Brian Mangold
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
Principal Melissa Barclay and Julia Myall, Lafayette's Classified Employee of the Year!
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