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