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Librarians at Professional Development Day!
Lafayette Elementary Grad Walk!
Burton Valley Elementary Art Fair
Lafayette TK-8 schools consistently rank among the best in California.
Springhill Art at the District Office
Lafayette is a Destination District providing a world-class education for every student.
Superintendent Brent Stephens and Chief Business Official Melissa Dodd celebrate the District's 40-year Chamber of Commerce membership!
Happy Halloween from Stanley's 6th Grade CORE 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
Stanley staff getting ready for students!
LAFSD Staff at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative Training
Burton Valley Art Fair
2025 Special Olympics Athletes and Supporters!
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
Springhill Elementary art at the District Office
Grad Walk at Lafayette Elementary
Lafayette Elementary School-Wide Art Collaboration "Individual feathers working together are far stronger than one alone."
2025 Lafayette Reservoir Run
2026 Professional Development Day
Lunar New Year Celebration at Springhill!
Burton Valley 5th Grade Camp Send-Off!
LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher and Rapport Chair Annette McCormick, Honored at the June 10, 2026 Governing Board Meeting.
Lafayette Elementary Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!
Wildcats on Stage- Wendy and Peter
The Lafayette School District's exceptional maintenance, grounds and custodial staff!
Ruby Bridges Day at Burton Valley Elementary!
Springhill Third Grade Students and Staff after Presenting at the September 16, 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!
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey visits Springhill teacher Melissa Johnston, the Lafayette School District's nominee for Teacher of the Year.
Chinese New Year Celebration at Stanley Middle School!
5th Grade Campers!
Happy Valley 2nd Grade 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.
2026 Professional Development Day
Springhill Art at the DO~
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 Grads!
(L-R) Springhill Principal Mette Thallaug, Vice Principal Natalie Kassel, Assistant Superintendent Betsy Balmat, Teacher of the Year Honoree Melissa Johnston, Superintendent Brent Stephens, and Governing Board President Katy Foreman at the Contra Costa Teacher of the Year recognition event.
Our experienced teachers make all of the difference for our students
LAFSD offers a robust offering of core academic and enrichment learning experiences for students.
Thanks to support from LPIE, Lafayette Leopards hosted an amazing Elementary Winter Concert!
Lafayette Elementary's annual Westival Celebration!
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day!
Thank You for Supporting Measure H!
Happy Halloween from the Stanley Science Team!
Springhill Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Congratulations to Happy Valley Elementary- A 2025 Distinguished School!
Burton Valley art at the District Office
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Stanley Leadership Students and Sodexo Partners Getting Ready to Serve Lunch Celebrating Stanley's Special Olympics Participants!
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Springhill Students presented at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board Meeting!
Happy Valley art at the District Office!
Lafayette Elementary Art at the District Office
Burton Valley Bobcats Sharing at the December 18, 2024 Governing Board Meeting.
Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation (SEED)-sponsored Communication Playground Board
Happy Valley Students Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Burton Valley Art at the District Office!
Making Solar Cars at Lafayette Elementary!
Stanley PE Teacher Alexis Hammer, honored with a CAC award for her Unified PE program, and Principal Brian Mangold
LAFSD Leadership Retreat 2026!
Stanley Music, supported in part by your generous donations to LPIE!
Springhill Students presenting at the February 11, 2026 Governing Board meeting!
5th Grade Campers!
2026 Teacher of the Year Nominees (L-R) Melissa Johnston (SPR), Eileen Leach (BVE), Rosie Mickle (STA), Kristie Darin (LES), and Betsy Morris (HVE).
Teachers at the LAFSD March 17th Professional Development Day
Shea Hunter, Natalie Kassel and Mette Thallaug at 5th Grade Camp!
Burton Valley students came to the May 15th Governing Board meeting to give an update on their lunchtime clubs!
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