Thank you for visiting the Joy Elementary website.  Our school is located on the central part of Michigan City, Indiana.  Joy Elementary is one of nine elementary schools in the Michigan City Area Schools District.

Joy accommodates approximately 400 students from kindergarten through fifth grade.  We offer a variety of support systems and services to accommodate a variety of student learning needs including Special Education Service, Response to Intervention, Speech Therapy, and ENL. 

At Joy, student achievement is top priority as we continually strive to meet the needs of all individuals.  We are dedicated to providing a safe and caring learning environment for all students and staff.  With the appropriate encouragement, guidance, and leadership, we believe that each child has the ability to reach his/her own fullest potential.  Thank you for exploring our website.

Mr. Jason A. Hopper
Principal