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