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