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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

!! Midnight Madness Football Scrimmage Friday Night !!

Our HS Football Team will have an intersquad scimmage Friday night at midnight to open the new football season! Come out to enjoy and support! GO WOLVES!

!! WELCOME BACK WOLF PACK !!

Welcome back and have an AWESOME HOWLING start to the new school year !!

Meet the Teachers - Wolves and Welcome Back Wolf Pack on Monday, August 4th!

Meet the Teachers for all schools on Monday, August 4th, from 4:00-6:00pm! Welcome Back Wolf Pack follows from 6-7pm. This event is being held in the HS cafeteria and showcases SAISD students and organizations! Hot dogs and drinks will be available too! Lastly is Meet the Wolves which begins at 7:30 pm at Wolf Field! Come on out to meet and support our staff and students!

SAISD Clear Bag Policy for Sporting Events

The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community remain a top priority for San Augustine ISD. In our continued efforts to enhance security at all school-sponsored athletic events, new safety procedures will be implemented at all SAISD sporting venues effective immediately. Please click the headline to view the changes and the entire policy now in place.

!! Online Registration Help Dates for Returning Students and New Students !!

Need help with online registration? Then go to the Elementary School, the High School or the Administration Office on July 23, 24 or 28 from 8am until 3:30pm to get assistance in registering your child(ren) online! Also, get help August 4th from 6pm thru 7:30pm, during Meet the Wolves being held at the High School gymnasium.

!! Please note that SAISD has had several letters returned due to insufficient addresses, so if you have not received your students portal ID and registration instructions then please contact one of the numbers listed below !!

If you have your child's portal ID (and instructions) and want to register online and do not need assistance then click Read Full Story or on the headline to access Parent Portal (then click "New Student Enrollment" tab to register).

FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Elementary -Sonya Hearne 936-275-3424 ext. 1412
High School - Sharon Ray 936-275-9603 ext. 2502
Administration - Miranda Watts-Walker 936-275-2306 ext. 3800