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