Welcome to Small's Green Tech Academy
Thank you for checking us out! At Clint Small Middle School, we believe there’s nothing small about our vibrant community of over 1,200 students. We offer a diverse range of courses to ignite all types of interests. From programming robots in our Pre-engineering program to milking goats for soap-making, and even growing and cooking your own food, students from across Austin come here to explore, learn, and have fun.
If you live outside our attendance zone and are interested in becoming a CSMS Cougar, you’re in the right place! Explore this page to learn more about the application process and to sign up for a tour.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Tours
Note: Tour dates will be posted here once we learn the district transfer timeline dates for the 26-27 School year.
Our tours will focus on:
- Getting a look and feel of Smallville
- What makes Small special
- Meeting current staff and students
- Understanding Small's middle school philosophy
- Learning about our dual language program
- Exploring our Green Tech Academy
- How to apply
Sign up for a group tour here: Check back after November 20th vote to register for a tour.
About Our Program
The Clint Small Middle School Green Tech Program offers innovative courses in environmental studies and technology. We are proud to be a National “Green Ribbon” school and the first in Texas to earn the Eco-Schools USA Green Flag Award from the National Wildlife Federation.
Our unique program allows students to choose an academic track that focuses on the environment, technology, or a blend of both. The Green Tech curriculum features a variety of visionary electives, providing ample opportunities for outdoor learning, project-based activities, and team collaboration.
Over the years, our dedicated students, teachers, and volunteers have transformed more than 4,000 square feet of barren land around our campus into thriving native habitats for ruby-throated hummingbirds, monarch butterflies, songbirds, small mammals, and more. We’ve built a greenhouse, a meditative labyrinth, wildflower gardens, a rain garden, and a reconstructed prairie, along with productive food gardens and orchards.
Starting in the 2023/2024 school year, we are excited to expand our Green area. Click here to watch a video that talks about the future of our Green Academy.
Highlights of the Green Academy include:
- more than 300 native plant species planted by students
- outdoor classroom spaces and greenhouse
- raising chickens, ducks, goats, and sheep
- composting, recycling
- water harvesting
To learn more about what some of our Green Academy students have been up to, visit the In Small Gardens blog and follow us on Instagram.
Highlights of the Tech Academy include:
- STEM Advanced Learner program leading students to high school math and science courses in the 8th grade
- Project Lead the Way pre-engineering curriculum
- state-of-the-art Career and Technical Education (CTE) wing
- classes in robotics, animation, engineering, app design, and more
- options to earn high school credit with select tech electives
Important info for 2026-2027 Transfers
Due to the district consolidation draft plan, we are temporarily pausing all transfer information, tours, and transition events until after the official school board vote on November 20.
Once the district’s plan is finalized, we will update our website with all the details you’re looking for — including open house dates, campus tours, and our traditional events such as Cougar Camp, the Scavenger Hunt, and our online Parent Camp.
We want to ensure that no family is left out of the process, especially since attendance zones may change depending on the final plan.
➡️ Stay tuned! Our updated website with all event and enrollment information will launch after the November 20 vote.
For the most current details about the district’s consolidation plan, please visit the District Consolidation Information Page.
🗓️ Upcoming Transition Timeline (as of today)
November 20, 2025 – AISD School Board Vote on Consolidation
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We’ll solidify our plans after the district’s final decision.
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TBD January 2026 - Virtual Welcome Parent Meeting for newly zoned families to learn all about Small and to welcome them into the Smallville family.
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TBD January 2026 – Feeder School Student Tours
Elementary students zoned to Small (Patton, Oak Hill, Mills & Baldwin) visit campus during the school day. -
1/27/26 - 2/6/26 – Counselor Visits to Feeder Schools
Counselors introduce the 2026–2027 course selection process. -
2/10/26 – Smallville Discovery Fair
Feeder and prospective transfer families explore campus, classrooms and chat with elective teachers at Small. -
Mid February – Choice Sheets Due for Feeder Students
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Mid-January–Mid-March – After-School Family Tours
For families zoned to Small or considering a transfer. -
Early Spring – Application-Based Transfers Open
Limited spots in Dual Language and Green Tech Academy programs.
Feeder student application process TBA. -
Late March – Transfer Choice Sheets Due
and General Transfer Requests Open in Enroll Austin (lottery-based). -
🌞 Summer Events
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Cougar Camp – Two-day camp for new students.
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Scavenger Hunt – Families explore campus before school starts.
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Parent Camp – Virtual session to learn about policies and procedures.
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Application Steps for Green Tech Academy
Applying for School Year 2026-2027
Priority Registration Window:
Dates TBD
Note: Application dates and instructions will be updated here once we learn the district transfer timeline dates for the 26-27 School year.