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