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