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WELCOME TO THE LAFAYETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT!

In Lafayette, strong academics, dedicated educators, and an engaged community come together to support every student.
 
Our TK-8 schools are strengthened by local support that helps maintain small class sizes, robust academic and enrichment programs, and the high-quality learning environments our community values.
Wildcats on Stage

Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter

Runners at race start

2025 Lafayette Reservoir Run

Alexis Hammer and Brian Mangold

Stanley PE Teacher Alexis Hammer, honored with a CAC award for her Unified PE program, and Principal Brian Mangold

Chinese New Year Celebration

Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!

Burton Valley Art

Burton Valley Art at the District Office!

Burton Valley students using the playground communication board

Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board 

Burton Valley students

Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!

Art

Burton Valley Elementary Art Fair

Students Serving Lunch

Stanley Leadership Students and Sodexo Partners Getting Ready to Serve Lunch Celebrating Stanley's Special Olympics Participants!

LAFSD Excellence

Lafayette TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.

Springhill students

Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!

Lafayette Wall
TOY 2025

2025 Teacher of the Year Honorees (L-R) Kathy Miller (SPR), Kristi Gingrich (LES), Molly Shannon (HVE), Liz Swerling (STA), and Laura Logue (BVE).

HVE Distinguished School
5th Grade Camp Bus

Burton Valley 5th Grade Camp Send-Off!

Student Programs

LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.

Student Art

Springhill Elementary art at the District Office

Art

Springhill Art at the District Office

custodians

The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!

Springhill students walking

Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!

Teacher Quality in LAFSD

Our experienced teachers make all of the difference for our students

Happy Valley Sign
Springhill students

Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!

Dragon

Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!

Art

Burton Valley Art Fair

Springhill Elementary Playground Communication board

Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board 

5th Grade Camp

5th Grade Campers!

LES Grad Walk

Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!

5th Grade Camp

Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!

Teacher of the Year Kristi Gingrich with District staff and Board members.

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.

Science Lesson

Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!

Leadership Team

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

Happy Valley students on Ruby Bridges Day

Happy Valley Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!

Sunflower art at the District Office.

Springhill Art at the DO~

Stanley teachers dressed up for Halloween.

Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!

Lafayette Elementary Holiday Concert

Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!

Special Olympics

2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!

Wildcats on Stage

Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter

Happy Valley Staff

Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!

Staff at Math Training

LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training

Art Display at the District Office

Burton Valley art at the District Office

Science Team

Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team! 

Lafayette is a Destination District

Lafayette is a Destination District providing a world-class education for every student.

Teachers

Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day

5th Grade Campers

5th Grade Campers!

Springhill Grads

Springhill Grads!

SPED team members

Special Services Team Members at the March 17th PD Day!

Lafayette students

Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!

Students at Board Meeting

Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.

Feather Art LES

Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."

Springhill Proud
Bobcats
Art

Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office

Students using communication board

Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board 

Students playing music

Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!

Grad Walk at Lafayette Elementary

Grad Walk at Lafayette Elementary

Melissa Barclay and Julia Myall

Principal Melissa Barclay and Julia Myall, Lafayette's Classified Employee of the Year!

Students drawing

Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!

Happy Valley Art

Happy Valley art at the District Office!

Kristi Gingrich and Melissa Barclay

Lafayette School District's 2025 Teacher of the Year, Kristi Gingrich with Lafayette Elementary Principal Melissa Barclay

Westival

Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!

Classified Employees of the Year

2025 Classified Employees of the Year! L-R Julia Myall (LES), Lynne With (BVE), Ana Herrera (STA), Jill Sechler (HVE) and Francis Ranola (SPR)

Teachers

Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day!

News

Kids Engaged in Math

Your Feedback Matters! (click to take survey)

The Governing Board is currently contemplating budget reductions and savings for the 2026-2027 school year. Take a few minutes to complete our survey to share your thoughts on the proposed ideas.
Classroom teacher talking to student

Follow Up - Budget Town Halls (click for story)

The District recently hosted a series of budget town halls to share information about the financial outlook for the coming school years and to gather input from staff, families, and community members. District leaders provided an overview of the structural budget gap, discussed draft reduction proposals, and answered questions from attendees. The town halls were part of the District’s ongoing commitment to transparency and community engagement as it works to align expenses with revenue while protecting core programs.
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Academic Excellence in Lafayette

Our District is known for strong academic outcomes and a commitment to excellence in both mathematics and English language arts. Students consistently perform well above state averages, reflecting the strength of our instructional programs and the dedication of our highly qualified teaching staff. Through a balanced, standards-aligned curriculum, small learning communities, and a focus on the whole child, we ensure that every student is supported, challenged, and prepared for success in high school and beyond. Our students are creative thinkers and problem-solvers, and are prepared to become responsible, ethical, and productive citizens.

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