High School Graduation Gifts Your New Grad Will Absolutely Love (2024)

This stainless steel bookmark is an excellent high school graduation gift to include with a cash gift. Perfect for summer reading or hitting the books when they go off to college, it includes a sweet, inspirational life quote that will help them in their next chapter.

Amanda Gorman moved us all when she became the youngest inaugural poet in the nation’s history. Her inspiring message of unity is included in this collection of poems that covers themes of identity, memory, grief, and hope in lyrical language. These thoughtful, hopeful writings are the perfect high school graduation gift.

Worried about sending your recent grad — who tends to lose things — off to college? Rest assured they can track down any misplaced items with the Tile Mate, which has a ring they can attach to items like keys or wallets. You can also double-press the Tile button and find your phone, even when it’s on silent.

This high school graduation gift will require a little extra work on your end — you’re going to have to choose the photos to include — but it will be well worth it when your graduate receives a beautiful, hardcover photo book full of their favorite high school memories.

Everyone needs studying tunes! A portable Bluetooth speaker is an absolute must-have item for college students. We love this compact yet rich-sounding speaker from JBL that comes with a handy carabiner to strap securely to their bike or desk.

Whether they’re heading to class or exploring new cities, this high school graduation gift will be appreciated. This backpack features a convertible shoulder strap, side pockets, and a spacious main compartment, so your grad can store and comfortably carry their laptop, essentials, and more. Plus, it's available in five stylish colors.

Campus life often involves lots of walking. With this Fitbit Charge 5, your grad will be able to track their steps as well as their heart rate, sleep quality, and more. This Fitbit has a built-in GPS to track their outdoor activity and a battery that’ll last them seven days, so they won’t need to charge nightly.

With this portable personal blender, they’ll be able to whip up delicious smoothies, milkshakes, and other frozen drinks with ease. It’s rechargeable, uses six stainless steel blades to cut through ingredients, and comes with a shatterproof jar with a travel lid for sipping while they’re on the move.

Commemorate this big educational milestone with a big gift. Our senior electronics editor, Brandon Carte, reviewed the 2022 Macbook Air laptop and considers it a worthy investment thanks to the 1080p webcam, brighter display, extended battery life, and the M2 chip’s impressive performance.

From hanging out with friends to running errands, this belt bag will keep their phone, wallet, and keys close and easily accessible. It’s made with water-repellent material and available in fun colors to match any grad’s vibe.

Outlets are limited, especially when sharing a dorm. Spare them the tough decision between charging their phone or their laptop with this portable 2-in-1 Anker charger. This dual-port wall charger includes a USB-A and USB-C port so they can charge two devices at the same time without disrupting their work flow.

Make your cash gift more memorable and pair it with these tasty cupcakes. This pack of 25 features a mix of Baked by Melissa’s seasonal and original flavors including tie-dye, red velvet, cookie dough, and more.

Surprise your new grad with this pair of hoop earrings from Mejuri. From parties to interviews, the minimalist design of this pair makes it the perfect accessory. It's available in gold vermeil and sterling silver.

Bring their dorm room to life with this high school graduation gift. Whether they’re a beginner plant parent looking for a low-maintenance greenery or need a plant that thrives in the low-light of their dorm, The Sill offers a variety of plants, flowers, decor, and more to fill their space.