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