Elementary Schools Visited by First Mike

Mike Gregoire is an advocate for children's and family literacy. As a parent, First Mike recognizes the importance of reading with children. He also knows that strong reading skills prepare young people for academic success and lifelong love of learning.

Mike Gregoire with Jake Locker, University of Washington Huskies football quarterback, at the John Stanford International School in December 2007.

Since December 2005, First Mike has traveled the state visiting elementary schools and libraries. He reads the lively The True Story of the Three Pigs, by Jon Scieszka. His school visits demonstrate to students the fun of sharing a good book and the importance of reading at least 20 minutes every day. First Mike also enjoys the opportunity to thank the many dedicated librarians, teachers, principals, staff, and volunteers for their good work helping our young people become skilful readers and strong students.

First Mike has visited at least one elementary school in each of the state’s 39 counties. In June 2008, he celebrated his 100th school reading with 3rd grade students at Sheridan Elementary in Spokane.

First Mike Reads to 100th School

Point to a county in the map below to see the schools First Mike visited in the 2007-2008 school year, or scroll down below the map for the list of First Mike's school visits.

Clallam: Clallam Bay Elementary School, Clallam Bay, February 2008 | Neah Bay Elementary School, Clallam Bay, February 2008
Clark: Mount Pleasant School, Washougal, January 2008 | La Center Elementary, La Center, March 2008
Cowlitz: Castle Rock Elementary, Castle Rock, March 2008
Grays Harbor: Ocosta Elementary, Westport, November 2007 | Beacon Elementary, Montesano, January 2008 | Washington Elementary, Hoquiam, March 2008
Jefferson: Brinnon Elementary, Brinnon, October 2007
King: John Stanford International School, Seattle, December 2007 | Bow Lake Elementary, SeaTac, June 2008
Kitsap: Olalla Elementary School, Olalla, December 2007
Klickitat: Goldendale Primary School, Goldendale, October 2007
Lewis: Edison Elementary School, Centralia, December 2007 | Adna Elementary School, Adna, March 2008 | Boistfort Elementary School, Boistfort, March 2008 | Pe Ell Elementary School, Pe Ell, March 2008
Mason: Pioneer Primary Elementary School, Shelton, February 2008
Okanogan: Grainger Elementary, Okanogan, October 2007
Pacific: Raymond Elementary, Raymond, March 2008 | Long Beach Elementary, Long Beach, June 2008 | Victor Falls Elementary, Bonney Lake, June 2008
Pierce: Ptarmigan Ridge School, Orting, January 2008 | Tyee Park Elementary School, Lakewood, January 2008 | McKinley Elementary School, Tacoma, February 2008| Discovery Primary, Milton, March 2008 | Eatonville Elementary, Eatonville, March 2008
Skagit: La Conner Elementary, La Conner, January 2008 | Central Elementary, Sedro Woolley, May 2008 | Washington Elementary, Mount Vernon, May 2008
Snohomish: Arrowhead Elementary, Kenmore, October 2007 | Immaculate Conception Elementary, Everett, February 2008 | Riverview Elementary, Snohomish, June 2008
Spokane: Windsor Elementary, Cheney, June 2008 | Sheridan Elementary, Spokane, June 2008
Thurston: Pleasant Glade Elementary School, Lacey, February 2008 | Lydia Hawk Elementary, Lacey, March 2008 | Griffin Elementary, Olympia, May 2008 | Seven Oaks Elementary, Lacey, May 2008
Walla Walla: Blue Ridge Elementary, Walla Walla, May 2008
Whatcom: Northern Heights Elementary, Bellingham, October 2007 | Isom Elementary School, Lynden, February 2008
Whitman: Jefferson Elementary, Pullman, October 2007

First Mike Completes 39-County Reading Tour

List of schools visited by First Mike during 2005-2007

For more information about Mike Gregoire’s school visits, please contact Mary Ann Naughton, the Governor’s Reading Initiatives Coordinator, at 360/902-0653 or maryann.naughton@ofm.wa.gov.