I’m writing to share a disturbing incident that occurred in the park around 4 pm on Monday afternoon. While kids were playing in the house structure by the jungle gym (near the splash pad) in the Lafayette park, they reported being approached by an older white male with gray...
In the fall of 2020, the Lafayette community overwhelmingly voted in support of the Bear Fund Equity Pledge, providing 10% of funds raised during Lafayette’s annual fundraising campaign (known as our Bear Fund campaign) to be donated to the DC Public Education Fund (DC Ed Fund). The DC Ed Fund is a...
Dear Lafayette Families – Whew! We are now in Week 4 of Term 4 and the building is full of smiles, laughter, and learning. On behalf of all of the teachers and staff, I want to extend our sincere gratitude for all of the Teacher Appreciation events. Thank you...
DC Public Schools will meet with the Lafayette Elementary School community on Tuesday, May 11 at 6:30 pm to discuss the efforts of a community working group looking at two potential schools in the Wilson High School feeder pattern. All are welcome to attend, both to learn more and...