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