35 Best High School Graduation Gifts—From Useful Tech Gadgets to Heartfelt Momentos

This two-in-one accessory is perfect for those always on the go. It features a pouch that functions as a wallet, along with an additional compartment for small essentials like keys, lip gloss, and earbuds.

Help them feel safe wherever they go. This compact alarm is both a siren and a strobe light that's activated when the top pin is pulled. It's super easy to use and fits in most pockets, purses, and backpacks.

It’s safe to assume that quick, easy microwaveable meals will become the norm once they dive into dorm living. Luckily, this all-in-one bowl has them covered—it's perfect for cooking ramen, pasta, or whatever else they can whip up in it.

Get creative with the gift of experience! This graduation box offers over 20,000 activities across 100+ countries—from kayak tours and parasailing to one-hour Thai massages and skydiving. Each experience is prepaid for the value of the box. It’s flexible, fun, memorable, and completely up to them.

Anything that makes their life easier is a gift they’ll truly appreciate. This handy portable blender lets them blend and drink straight from the same cup—aka no mess or no extra dishes! Lightweight, compact, and cordless, they can make and sip smoothies, protein shakes, or juices whenever they’re on the move, whether at work, school, the gym, or traveling.

As someone who went to college 3,000 miles away from home, a durable duffel bag was a necessity. I've relied on this CALPAK bag for years during both domestic and international trips. It serves perfectly as a personal item or weekender bag. Truly a Mary Poppins bag, it holds several days’ worth of clothes, toiletry kits, hair tools, and even multiple pairs of shoes thanks to a dedicated bottom compartment.

A personalized book about all the excitement the future holds will have them happy-crying until the cows come home. This one features six playful versions of your grad in imaginative roles—think intergalactic vet or cosmic superstar—capturing the wonder of childhood dreams through a grown-up lens that reminds them that anything is possible. And if you want to turn up the feels, you can add sweet messages from all their favorite people inside.

The way to their heart? A chic sweatshirt that makes them look put-together but feels like they're still in their pajamas. Get them the matching sweatpants to complete the cozy outfit.

A newly minted adult deserves a grown-up suitcase—aka one that lasts more than a few trips and isn’t covered in cartoon characters. This option from BÉIS is a Gen Z favorite, thanks to its sleek design, smart organization features, expandable capacity, and lightweight build.

You will always win them over with some sort of camera, trust. But this one specifically will have them kicking their feet. Get this: It snaps photos with that nostalgic disposable-camera look, but it’s actually a rechargeable digital camera they can use again and again. No screen, either—so they’ll have to wait to see their shots until they plug it into a laptop.

A small pickle figurine for their desk or nightstand can be a cheerful reminder and motivational boost when they need some encouragement or a reason to smile. It's the little things!

They’ll never have to settle for mediocre, lukewarm lunches again. This mini Crockpot is designed for meals on the go, keeping food warm and tasting just as fresh as when it was made—or delivered.

Now that they’re grown, their passport deserves better than being tossed loose in a tote or backpack. Upgrade their travel game with this sleek leather holder—personalized with their initials, of course.

This journal lets them capture life’s best memories over the years, with inspiring prompts to guide their reflections. It’s something they’ll love returning to whenever they want to take a stroll down memory lane.

They might laugh at this at first, but trust me—they’ll end up using it more often than they’d expect!

You can’t go wrong with anything from Hailey Bieber’s skincare line, rhode. But you’ll score extra points with this kit, which includes full-size versions of her top-selling products!

Elevate their glam setup with this stunning vanity mirror that honestly looks like something straight out of a movie set. It features adjustable brightness settings, three-color lightning modes, and smart touch buttons so that they get the ultimate beauty experience.

With their busy schedule, it’s easy to misplace things. These AirTags (tiny tracking devices) can be slipped into a wallet, attached to keys, or tucked inside a suitcase, which will let them track every move within a certain range