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