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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.
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."
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
Happy Valley 2nd Grade Art at the District Office!
Springhill Third Grade Students and Staff after Presenting at the September 16, 2026 Governing Board Meeting
Stanley Leadership Students and Sodexo Partners Getting Ready to Serve Lunch Celebrating Stanley's Special Olympics Participants!
Springhill Art at the District Office
Lafayette is a Destination District providing a world-class education for every student.
Springhill Elementary art at the District Office
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office
Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!
(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!
Librarians at Professional Development Day!
Thank You for Supporting Measure H!
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.
5th Grade Campers!
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 Art at the DO~
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
2026 Teacher of the Year Nominees (L-R) Melissa Johnston (SPR), Eileen Leach (BVE), Rosie Mickle (STA), Kristie Darin (LES), and Betsy Morris (HVE).
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE Team!
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
Burton Valley 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!
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.
2026 Professional Development Day
Happy Valley Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
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!
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
LAFSD Leadership Retreat 2026!
2026 Professional Development Day
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
Stanley staff getting ready for students!
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
Burton Valley art at the District Office
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
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).
Springhill Grads!
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
Burton Valley Art Fair
5th Grade Campers!
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
2026 Lafayette Reservoir Run for Education!
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