Pepperell High School principal Phil Ray has resigned his position effective immediately.

According to Floyd County School Board Chairman Chip Hood, “we can not comment on personal issues.”

Hood said,”I wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

Ray was serving in his 14th year at principal of the school.  He has been at PHS since 2001 when he was hired as the Assistant Principal for Discipline.

Numerous sources have indicated that Ray has cited health issues as the reason for his retirement.