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