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Welcome to Wolf Nation

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

2025 ES April Leaders of the Pack

Congratulations to our April Leaders of the Pack! Click the headline to read all about them!

!! School Holiday! No School on Friday May 9th !!

All SAISD schools and offices will be closed on Friday, May 9th. Schools and offices will reopen on Monday, May12th. Have a Happy Mothers Day!

SAISD Open Teaching Positions!

SAISD is looking for the following positions as listed below. To apply or for further information or questions about these positions, please contact Human Resources Director Lisa Zela via email at [email protected] or call the SAISD's Human Resources Department at 936 275-2306. Please click on the headline to download the application.

Kindergarten Teacher
7th&8th Grade RLA
HS Biology Teacher
HS Social Studies Teacher/Coach
MS Generalist Teacher

!! Early Release Today Due to Weather !!

School is letting out at 2:30pm today (Tuesday) because of the bad weather rolling in.

Parent & Family Engagement ("PFE") Survey

At San Augustine ISD, we believe that strong partnerships between families and schools are key to student success. To continue building a supportive and effective environment for our students, we need your help! Your feedback is essential in shaping and improving our Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) program. We are asking parents and families to share their thoughts, suggestions, and experiences with us. What’s working well? What can we do better? Together, we can enhance the learning experiences for all our children! Please click "Read Full Story" or on the headline to view and complete the PFE survey!