Don't miss these September Events!

Be Kind 21

#BeKind21 is an annual kindness challenge and movement, started by Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, that encourages people to practice an act of kindness each day from September 1 to September 21 to build kinder communities and foster mental wellness. The challenge is rooted in the idea that 21 days of consistent action can help form a habit. Follow along the calendar here for a new way to show Kindness for the first three weeks of September, and even consider volunteering to help at a lunchtime activity with our students (sign-up here).

Run Club every Friday for 5 weeks starting September 12th

In the spirit of building habits, join other Leopards and their parent(s) on Friday mornings from 7:45-8:15am to walk/run laps around the back field. Learn more about Run Club and register here.

our favorite fall festival, Westival, will be on friday, september 26th from 4-7pm

The school quad will be transformed into a Fall Festival, with many fun activities like carnival games, a cake walk, and face painting. There will be music, food trucks and a bake sale too!

But to put this event on, our incredible Westival chairs need your help. Got new or unused toys? We're seeking toy and trinket donations for carnival prizes. Help us green our prize table by kindly dropping off new or unused trinkets and small toys (football-size or smaller, please!) to the front office now until September 12. Interested in volunteering or donating baked goods to this event? Sign up here!

GO LEOPARDS!!

Lafayette School District Volunteer Requirements for 2025-2026

The district uses "BE A MENTOR," an online portal, to streamline and track volunteer screening.

All volunteers will be required to have TB Screening Clearance AND Live Scan Fingerprinting documentation on file in the Be A Mentor system.

Volunteer fieldtrip drivers will also need to upload their Driver's License and Declaration of Auto Insurance.

For instructions on creating or updating your account on the Be A Mentor Website and other common questions, refer to the "Volunteer Requirements" link in the left-hand side menu.

Understanding the Importance of Local Support for Our Schools

Last September, our Superintendent Brent Stephens and LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher hosted an informative presentation on how our Lafayette schools are funded and the vital role local support plays in sustaining the high-quality education we all value. For those who couldn’t attend, here are some key highlights:

School Funding Basics:
Our public schools rely heavily on both state funding and local support—such as LPIE contributions and parcel taxes—to bridge the gap. State funding alone isn’t enough to meet the needs of our schools, so local support is critical to maintaining the level of education we expect for our students.
The Impact of LPIE:
LPIE plays a pivotal role by funding essential programs like STEM, music, art, instructional aides, counseling services, and much more—programs that wouldn’t exist without our community’s financial involvement.

How You Can Make a Difference:
There are several ways to support our schools—whether it’s through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word about LPIE’s mission. Every contribution counts! Together, we can continue to uphold the standard of excellence in our public education system. To view the presentation slides please click here: Presentation Link.