Exhibit 16.1
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
December 14, 2000
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by School Specialty, Inc.
(copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the
Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the
Company's Form 8-K report dated December 11, 2000. We
agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Yours very truly,
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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