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