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