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FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
It is with great enthusiasm that I introduce myself as Principal of San Augustine Elementary School. My educational career spans over twenty years including:  twelve years as primary, elementary and middle school classroom teacher, four years as.... an educational leader, and five years as an educational consultant. I have been very fortunate to work in a variety of positions and diverse environments including: two large school districts, a private school, and two small school districts. 

I am married to my wonderful husband Chris Cates. Together we have two daughters, Hollyn and Whitney Cates, two sons, Carter and Lane Lair, and one grandson, Braxton Pratt. We enjoy spending time at the lake, camping, fishing, and making memories. I am extremely blessed to have a large family and close group of friends who have supported me on my journey from classroom teacher to campus principal. My loved ones and educational experiences have truly shaped me as a servant leader.

As the newest member of Wolf Nation, I am most excited to serve the students, staff, and community of San Augustine. I believe schools take on the personality of their leader, and I am dedicated to educating students, energizing teachers, and building positive relationships with all stakeholders. I consider it an honor to serve as Principal of San Augustine Elementary School.

I am looking forward to  the BEST year ever, as we work hard to Build Educational Success Together. 
Niki Cates
 
MISSION -  Our Children's Future... Our Inspiration
 
VISION:  -  Building a community of excellence by nurturing talents,
                  Inspiring learners, and developing leaders for an ever-changing world
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Our Children’s Future...Our Inspiration
Our Vision - Building a community of excellence by nurturing talents, inspiring learners, and developing leaders for an ever-changing world.

Recent news

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!! ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED THURSDAY and FRIDAY !!

Due to our AWESOME WOLVES making the State Finals, school will be closed Thursday and Friday so faculty, staff and students can travel to San Antonio. An adult/community charter bus will be available for anyone interested. More information will be posted as soon as possible! CONGRATULATIONS WOLVES PLAYERS AND COACHES!!
Girls 2A District 24 Awards

!! District 24-2A Girls Basketball Honors Announced !!

Wolf Nation is extremely PROUD of our Lady Wolves for an historic season. CONGRATULATIONS to the following players on earning District 24-2A honors:
🔒 Co-Defensive MVP 🐺Bracilyn Mathis 🔒 Co-Defensive MVP 🐺AnJayia Barnes 💪🏾6th Woman of the Year 🐺 Ziunna Wade
🔥 1st Team All-District 🐺Kirstern Smith 🐺Ty’Kerricca Burrell 🐺Tamiah Clark
⭐️2nd Team All-District 🐺An’Clisannee Burrell
Students selected as Academic All-District had to maintain an overall average of 95 or above for the entire basketball season.
📚 An’Clisannee Burrell 98.5 📕 AnJayia Barnes 97.5 📖 Kirstern Smith 95.0

AWESOME SEASON and AWESOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
State Semi Info Poster

‼️ROUND 5/STATE-SEMI FINALS‼️

STATE SEMI-FINALS time for our Wolves!! Let’s show up & be loud WOLFPACK!!
🗓️3/9/26
⏰6:30
📍Athens High School
🆚Hearne
🎟️$8 adults / $5 students
🐺THE WOLVES are the HOME team
#ForTheCity
Region champions and playoff bracket

!! WOLFPACK VICTORS !! MOVE ON TO STATE SEMIFINALS !! CONGRATULATIONS WOLVES !!

In a tight contest, the Wolfpack defeat Hawkins 55-53 to claim the Regional championship! Next we take on Hearne in Athens on Monday in the State Semi-final contest! Tip-off is 6:30pm! We are the home team. Tickets prices are $8 for Adults and $5 for students. CONGRATULATIONS PLAYERS and COACHES on your AWESOME victory! GO GO WOLVES!!!

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