Raines High School Principal Vincent Hall is shown during an assembly April 12, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
Published on November 10, 2026 at 1:54 pm
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Duval County Public Schools confirmed Monday that Raines High School Principal Vincent Hall has died.
Regional Superintendent Timothy Simmons shared the news with students and staff, saying in part: “He was a champion for our students and a deeply valued member of our Viking family. His loss is felt across our school community, and our hearts are with his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him.”
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Hall was a staple of the Raines High community and Duval County Public Schools.
A Raines alum, Hall spent nearly three decades with the school district, spending 13 of those years at his alma mater.
He was named 2025 DCPS Principal of the Year.
Last year, Hall and the Raines High School football team were honored at Jacksonville City Council.
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Support available for Raines students, staff
Simmons acknowledged the news would be painful for many in the school community and said school counselors and social workers would be made available on campus Tuesday.
He closed his message by asking the community to lean on one another during this difficult time.
“Please keep Principal Hall’s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers,” he wrote. “Let’s take care of one another in the days ahead.”
Read Simmons’ statement in full below:
Dear Vikings Family and Staff,
This is Regional Superintendent Timothy Simmons with heartbreaking news. We have learned that Principal Hall has passed away. He was a champion for our students and a deeply valued member of our Viking family. His loss is felt across our school community, and our hearts are with his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him.
I know this news is painful for many of our students, staff, and families. As we grieve, we want you to know that you are not alone. Specially trained school counselors and social workers will be on campus Tuesday to support our students and staff, and additional support will be available as needed.
Please keep Principal Hall’s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. Let’s take care of one another in the days ahead.
– Regional Superintendent Timothy Simmons
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