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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

Our mission

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

!! 2A-D1 STATE FINALS !! GO GO WOLVES !!

See you in San Antonio at the Alamodome tomorrow at 5pm for the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WolfPack 🐺🔥
#ForTheCity

!! 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. State Championship Ticket Information: Click on "Read Full Story" or on the headline to purchase tickets. Use code: UILBB26 for a discount when checking out. An adult/community charter bus will be available for anyone interested. Students must ride with a parent. More information will be posted as soon as possible! CONGRATULATIONS WOLVES PLAYERS AND COACHES!! #ForTheCity

!! Saturday's Track Meet is Cancelled !!

!! Baseball Game Schedule Changes !!

Tuesday's (today) Away game vs Timpson is rescheduled for
Friday, April 24th @ Timpson

Friday's Home game vs Woden is rescheduled for
Saturday, March 21st @ SA

!! 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!

‼️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

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