UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 22, 2006
SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin 000-24385 39-0971239
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
W6316 Design Drive
Greenville, Wisconsin 54942
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(920) 734-5712
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (seeGeneral Instruction A.2.):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
8.01. Other Events.
On February 24, 2006, School Specialty, Inc. issued a press release reporting the appointment of Terry L. Lay as Chairman of the Board of Directors for School Specialty, Inc. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description
- Press Release of School Specialty, Inc., dated February 24, 2006.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: February 24, 2006
/s/ Mary M. Kabacinski
Mary M. Kabacinski
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.Description
99.1 Press Release of School Specialty, Inc., dated February 24, 2006.
