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!! HOMECOMING WEEK !! Friday Early Release - Homecoming Parade - Homecoming Game! GO WOLVES !!

!! HOMECOMING WEEK !! Early Release 1pm Friday! Homecoming Parade 3pm Friday! Homecoming Game 7:30pm Friday! GO WOLVES !!

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FROM OUR PRINCIPAL NIKI CATES
I am delighted to 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 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 Vision - Building a community of excellence by nurturing talents, inspiring learners, and developing leaders for an ever-changing world.

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Homecoming Dress Up Days

Homecoming 2026

🏈🐺 IT’S HOMECOMING WEEK, WOLF PUPS! 🐺🏈

SAES is joining in on the Homecoming fun, and we’ll be showing our WOLF PRIDE every single day! ❤️🖤

Parents, just do your best with these dress-up days! 😂 We know we’re always coming up with something around here—dress in dots, wear pajamas, find a hat, dress like a character, find some boots… we promise we really do teach school in between all this dressing up! 🤣

Please DO NOT go out and buy anything special. Dig through those closets, get creative, and have FUN with it! Participation is always optional—we just love giving our Wolf Pups a chance to make memories and show their school spirit. Please keep the dress code in mind when sending kids to school!

Same school. Bigger spirit. ONE PACK! 🐺❤️🖤
Let’s make Homecoming Week one to remember! 🎉
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