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