Helping Keep Stanley Middle School Strong

Lafayette schools are full of extraordinary programs and teachers—but did you know we’re one of the lowest-funded districts in California? Our school receives about $5,000 less per student than it actually costs to provide the level of education we want for our kids. That’s why LPIE (Lafayette Partners in Education) was created by parents—just like you—to help close that gap and ensure all students have what they need to thrive.

PTA vs. LPIE: Why You Should Support Both

The Stanley PTA and LPIE both play essential—but different—roles in supporting our school.

🎉 What the PTA Supports at Stanley 

The Stanley PTA focuses on building community and enriching the school experience through fun, inclusive events and programs like our Cultural Fair, Wildcat Chats, the 8th Grade Promotion Party and the 6th and 7th Grade Carnival. PTA events bring families together and help make our school feel like a true community.

📚 What LPIE Supports at Stanley

LPIE funds what happens during the school day—the academic programs and staff that make our public school education stronger, richer, and more complete. 28 exciting electives including the teachers who make them possible, visual and performing art programs, technology, classroom libraries and much more are all supported by LPIE. These are critical components of your child’s education that are not fully funded by the State of California.

We hope you’ll support both the PTA and LPIE at Stanley.
PTA helps build our community. LPIE helps build your child’s education.

Your contribution to LPIE directly supports teachers and students at Stanley. Every donation, at any level, makes an impact.

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Last updated: July 8, 2025