Olympia high school reopens - but late - on Monday

By Associated Press

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When Capital High School reopens on Monday after being closed following a roof collapse on Christmas Day, it will start two hours late.

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Story Published: Jan 10, 2009 at 2:30 PM PST

Story Updated: Jan 10, 2009 at 2:30 PM PST

Olympia high school reopens - but late - on Monday

A broken ceiling piece hanging above a hallway is reflected in pools of water after a 2,500 square foot section of roof at Capital High School collapsed Thursday Dec. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/The Olympian, Steve Bloom)

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - When Capital High School reopens on Monday after being closed following a roof collapse on Christmas Day, it will start two hours late.

District officials said teachers and staff members need the extra time to prepare for the resumption of classes. District spokesman Peter Rex said, "We won't be able to let them in on Sunday."

On Christmas Day, a 2,500-square-foot section of the high school's roof over its library collapsed into the building because of a heavy snowfall.

The collapse broke a sprinkler main and gas line, spilling water throughout much of the school.