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