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LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
Superintendent Brent Stephens and Chief Business Official Melissa Dodd celebrate the District's 40-year Chamber of Commerce membership!
LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
Burton Valley Art Fair
Springhill Third Grade Students and Staff after Presenting at the September 16, 2026 Governing Board Meeting
Librarians at Professional Development Day!
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
LAFSD Leadership Retreat 2026!
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!
2026 Professional Development Day
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
2026 Lafayette Reservoir Run for Education!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
Stanley staff getting ready for students!
Springhill Art at the District Office
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
Lafayette is a Destination District providing a world-class education for every student.
5th Grade Campers!
Lafayette TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
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 Art at the District Office
5th Grade Campers!
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
Springhill Elementary 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
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
Happy Valley 2nd Grade Art at the District Office!
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).
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
(L-R) Springhill Principal Mette Thallaug, Vice Principal Natalie Kassel, Assistant Superintendent Betsy Balmat, Teacher of the Year Honoree Melissa Johnston, Superintendent Brent Stephens, and Governing Board President Katy Foreman at the Contra Costa Teacher of the Year recognition event.
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
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!
2026 Teacher of the Year Nominees (L-R) Melissa Johnston (SPR), Eileen Leach (BVE), Rosie Mickle (STA), Kristie Darin (LES), and Betsy Morris (HVE).
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
Springhill Grads!
Burton Valley art at the District Office
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey visits Springhill teacher Melissa Johnston, the Lafayette School District's nominee for Teacher of the Year.
Thank You for Supporting Measure H!
LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher and Rapport Chair Annette McCormick, Honored at the June 10, 2026 Governing Board Meeting.
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day!
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
Springhill Art at the DO~
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office!
Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
2026 Professional Development Day
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
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LAFSD Named to 2026 Education Results Partnership Honor Roll
