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