Every academic year, each school within the system selects its Teacher of the Year for recognition for their dedication, hard work, and excellence in instruction.  From each year's PCSS ToYs, two candidates (one elementary and one secondary) will be submitted to represent the entire system and compete at the State Board of Education district level, eventually leading to the selection of Alabama's Teacher of the Year.  Pell City Schools has had several teachers advance to the State "Sweet 16" and State Final Four levels of competition, with one being named Alabama's Teacher of the Year.