2026 LES Parent Party Flyer

📣 Our Local High Schools Haven't Seen New Parcel Tax Funding in 16 Years. Here's What's at Stake.

Measure W protects the outstanding quality of education in our local high schools. It is the first new local funding measure for our high schools in 16 years. We need 66.67% of the vote to pass. We must reach all voters across the whole community, not just current high school parents.

If it fails, schools would face real cuts -  larger classes, fewer programs, fewer opportunities for students. 

Here's what you can do to make sure Measure W passes:

 

✅ Endorse Measure W and sign up for a yard sign. Endorse HERE.

 

📞  Volunteer for a phone bank or canvass shift. Every conversation with a voter matters. Sign up for a shift today.  No experience needed - you just need to believe in our schools and want Measure W to pass! Sign Up HERE.

 

Vote yes for our high schools — vote YES on W! Learn more at http://www.yesforourhighschools.com

LES 2nd Grade CMI at Orchard Flyer (1) 

 

Lafayette School District  Volunteer Requirements for 2026-2027

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, their Declaration of Auto Insurance and complete Mandated Reporter training.

 

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

Did you know that our schools are funded through three main revenue sources: Federal and State funds, local parcel tax, and LPIE donations? Our kids depend on all three, every day. Next year, the current parcel tax is expiring. Lafayette voters will need to vote on a new tax in order to maintain the schools we have today. 

 

It is vital that parents understand this funding balance so we can share what's at stake with our friends and neighbors. Take a look at the slides from the October PTA meeting here - and let us know if you have any questions! 

 

Learn More About LPIE Here

Have questions? Contact the LES PTA President at  president@lafayettepta.info.  

Last Updated:  10-Jul-2026