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