Middle School Closes Due to High Winds

Powerful winds that swept through the San Fernando Valley and other parts of Los Angeles caused enough problems at one Valley school to force officials to close it.

Maclay Middle School and Primary Center in Pacoima closed early Monday because of heavy winds and will stay closed today. Classes at the school had been scheduled to resume today after being closed for winter break.

Officials said the windstorm sent pieces of the building’s roof flying, posing a hazard for students and teachers.

Teachers who were preparing their classrooms Monday for returning students were sent home early because of the flying debris. School officials will decide this afternoon whether they will keep the school closed on Wednesday as well.