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
We have opened limited tour dates, Please reserve your tour here:
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
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 may need to adjust our timing, but as of 10/31/25 This is the plan ...
We want to ensure that no family is left out of the process, especially since attendance zones may change depending on the final plan.
🗓️ Upcoming Transition Timeline (as of 10/31/25)
Important Dates & Events
November 20, 2025 – AISD School Board Vote on Consolidation
We’ll finalize our plans after the district’s decision.
Week of November 3, 2025
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Campus Application Opens – Step 1 in applying to the Green Tech Academy.
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Campus Tour Sign-Up Opens – Reserve your spot for an in-person visit.
January 2026 (TBD)
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Virtual Welcome Meeting for Newly Zoned Families – Learn about Small and join the Smallville family!
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Feeder School Student Tours – Elementary students from Patton, Oak Hill, Mills, and Baldwin visit campus during the school day.
January 27 – February 6, 2026
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Counselor Visits to Feeder Schools – Counselors introduce the 2026–2027 course selection process.
February 10, 2026
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Smallville Discovery Fair – Feeder and prospective transfer families explore campus, meet teachers, and learn about electives.
Mid-February 2026
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Choice Sheets Due for Feeder Students
Mid-January – Mid-March 2026
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Family Tours – For families zoned to Small or considering a transfer.
Late January 2026 (TBD)
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District Application-Based Transfers Open (via Enroll Austin) – Step 2 in the Green Tech Academy application process. Required for feeder and transfer students interested in Green Tech Academy.
Limited transfer spots are available in Dual Language and Green Tech Academy programs.
Late March 2026
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Transfer Choice Sheets Due
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General Transfer Requests Open (via Enroll Austin) – Lottery-based.
🌞 Summer Events
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Cougar Camp – A two-day camp for new students to get to know the campus.
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Campus Scavenger Hunt – A fun way for families to explore Small before school starts.
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Parent Camp – A virtual session to learn about school policies, procedures, and how to get involved.
Application Steps for Green Tech Academy
Applying for School Year 2026-2027
Step 1: Complete the Campus Green Tech Academy Application
All students — both feeder and transfer — must complete the Campus Application form.
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Parents and students should each answer their portions of the form.
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Transfer students must also sign up for an essay date within the form.
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Feeder students will not be prompted to select an essay date.
This application is the first step toward joining the Green Tech Academy.
Step 2: Request Teacher Recommendations - Link Available Week of 11/3/25
Email the provided link to two of your current teachers and ask them to complete the Teacher Recommendation Form on your behalf.
This step is required in order to earn the points needed to be considered for the Green Tech Academy.
Step 3: Submit Your Intent to Enroll in Green Tech Academy
Once Enroll Austin opens in the Parent Portal, please submit your intent to enroll for the Green Tech Academy.
The sooner you complete this step, the better! This is how families let us know their plans for next school year.
Your responses also help us determine how many transfer seats will be available, based on boundary changes and grandfathering eligibility.