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) March 3, 2009

Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	0-1874	95-4620298
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3925 E. Broadway Road, Suite 100, Phoenix, Arizona		85040
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (602) 366-3999

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers

On February 28, 2009, Ms. Janet McDonald retired from Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc. (the “Company”) as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Ms. McDonald’s role was assumed by Mr. Craig Wright, who was previously serving as the Company’s Vice President of Direct Sales. Ms. McDonald has agreed to provide future business consulting services to the Company on a part-time basis.

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.


		Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc.
		(Registrant)

Date	March 3, 2009	/s/ Steven L. Ortega
		(Signature)
		Steven L. Ortega, Chief Financial Officer, Director and Principal Accounting Officer

LESLIES POOLMART INC 8-K