Ms. Glenda Ritz, the Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, will be visiting Joy Elementary on Thursday, May 30, 2013. During her stopover, she will be visiting a classroom, briefly touring our wonderful...
The Joy School Association/JSA will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2014 in...
Click here for access to the JSA's recent newsletter that was sent home to families. It has information about the spring fundraiser and Teacher Appreciation Week.
Congratulations to all of the third graders at Joy Elementary for increase in the number of...
Our second graders performed their fable plays this past Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 2:00 pm in each classroom for families and students...
Mrs. Ferraro's gifted and talented class performed the musical Robin Hood for students and families. They did a remarkable job...
On Thursday, March 21, 2013, Joy Elementary hosted our annual Dr. Seuss Read-in, the Scholastic Book Fair, and the...
On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, our first graders presented a musical based on one of our favorite authors, Dr. Seuss. Congratulations to all of our first graders...
Congratulations to our newest National Elementary Honor Society members. These students were inducted February 28, 2013 at 6:00 pm at a ceremony...
The JSA Parent Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 6:00 pm was...
Congratulations to Mrs. Ferraro’s class for earning the 3rd highest score out of 615 schools in...
Congratulations to our girls basketball team on having a perfect season with eight...
Last March, The 2010 Indiana General Assembly passed Public Law 109 that requires schools...
Our heartfelt condolences go out to all those touched by the tragic elementary school shootings...
Join the Girl Scouts! A troop meets every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 pm in the Joy...
Indiana State Law IC 20-30-5-18 requires that school systems provide important information...
It's "Operation Bookworm" time! Once again this year, the MCHS National Honor Society is conducting the Operation Bookworm drive...
It's time for the annual Holiday Food Drive for the Salvation Army. As we do each year...
Our next Movie Night for Joy Elementary Students is Friday, January 18, 2013. We are having a wildlife theme for this...
On Friday, December 7, 2012, we will be having a Jeans...
The Michigan City Education Foundation recently awarded small grants to teachers...
Our next Movie Night for Joy Elementary Students is Friday, November 30, 2012. Permission slips will be sent home on...
Happy Birthday to all Joy students and staff who are celebrating a birthday this month. Happy Birthday to:
On Friday, November 2, 2012, and Friday, November 16, 2012, we will be having Jeans Day to raise money for our local...
Starting the third Friday of October, students and staff at Joy had the opportunity to give back to our community. With a donation...
The Joy School Association (JSA) is selling pies. For every pie you sell, your name gets added to a drawing. For example, if you sell five pies then...
On Wednesday, October 3, 2012, teachers in kindergarten through second grade will be sending...
Happy Birthday to all Joy students and staff who are celebrating a birthday this month. Happy Birthday to:
The Joy School Association is sponsoring our annual Fun Fair on Friday, October 19, 2012 from 5:30-7:00 pm for Joy students...
As the weather gets colder please remember that with the Dress for Success requirements hooded sweatshirts are not allowed. All sweaters, sweatshirts, and long sleeved shirts...
Happy Birthday to all Joy students and staff who are celebrating a birthday this month. Happy Birthday to:
The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 22, 2012. This is a full day for students. School starts...
Registration for the 2012-2013 school year will be held at Joy Elementary in the cafeteria...
The City-Wide Back To School Rally will be held on August 17, 2012 at 2:00...
Happy Birthday to all Joy students and staff who are celebrating a birthday this month. Happy Birthday to...
You have probably heard the old saying, "If you don’t use it, you loose it.” For a child who is...
Happy Birthday to all Joy students and staff who are celebrating a birthday this month. Happy Birthday to...
Michigan City Area Schools strongly believes that early childhood education is critical in preparing our children for success...
Happy Birthday to all Joy students and staff who are celebrating a birthday this month. Happy Birthday to...
Click on the left to check out information about this year's summer school K-12 programs.
This past week of May 7th through 11th was Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to the...
Happy Birthday to all Joy students and staff who are celebrating a birthday this month. Happy Birthday to...
Elementary Summer Enrichment Camps are offered to students going in to first, second...
During the month of April and May, students statewide will finish...
At the March 27 School Board meeting, the Board passed a revision to the Dress and Grooming Policy, specifying that all...
The last day of school for students is Wednesday, June 6, 2012. We have many fun activities coming up for students...
On Friday, March 23, 2012 from 6:30-8:00 pm, the Joy School Association hosted our first Mother/Son-Father/Daughter...
Happy Birthday to all Joy students and staff who are celebrating a birthday this month. Happy Birthday to...
What can I do to make sure my child is ready for kindergarten? This is a common question that...
Joy Elementary will be holding our annual Dr. Seuss Read-In, Scholastic Book Fair...
On Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the gym, our first graders performed in a musical...
On Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 6:00 pm in the gymnasium, the Joy Elementary Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society inducted 15 new members. Congratulations to...
Happy Birthday to all Joy students and staff who are celebrating a birthday this month. Happy Birthday to...
My name: Mrs. LaBorn. The grade/subject that I teach is... I am a paraprofessional for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade working with Miss Yelton. The number of years I have been a paraprofessional is 18 years.
Cook with your kids and you could win $20,000 and live healthier ever after. For more information about the Uncle Ben's Ben's Beginners...
Happy Birthday to all Joy students and staff who are celebrating a birthday this month. Happy Birthday to...
Congratulations to our Joy Elementary School Spelling Bee Champion...
Attention students! Now you can use Britannica Online School Edition at school and at home!
This year, our school's theme focuses on the work that students are doing each and every day...
