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