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