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10 High School Graduation Gifts They'll Actually Use

Sure they would be happy with money, but they'll love these gifts too.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 26, 2020
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Graduations are few and far between so when your little one has one you better make sure it’s lit. Sure they would be happy with money, but they’ll love these gifts too. Follow along to find the top ten gifts a recent grad will want and love.

01
The Breton Company Modern Day Briefcase

The workload at college can be a beast, so make sure your loved one is armed with the right tools. Give him this stylish bag that has padded shoulder straps and a padded laptop sleeve to make it comfortable to carry all around campus.

10 High School Graduation Gifts They'll Actually Use
The Breton Company
available at The Breton Company $199 Buy Now!
02
Class of 2017 Graduation Throw

College is loaded with late–night movie nights so they’ll want to cuddle with this cotton throw. And, it features their name and high school name so it’s perfect for the homesick kid.

10 High School Graduation Gifts They'll Actually Use
Things Remembered
available at Things Remembered $40 Buy Now!
03
Brookstone Micro Drone

Your rock star will want to fly this drone everywhere. And who could blame her? It’s compact enough to fit into small spaces and has three flight speeds for maneuverability. Yeah, you’ll want one too.

10 High School Graduation Gifts They'll Actually Use
Brookstone
available at Brookstone $29.99 Buy Now!
04
Beats by Dr. Dre Solo 3 Wireless Headphones

Music-heads will appreciate these headphones that feature wireless Bluetooth connectivity, a comfortable adjustable design and up to 40 hours of battery life.

10 High School Graduation Gifts They'll Actually Use
Macy’s
available at Macy’s $299.95 Buy Now!
05
CosmoCube CosmoCube Luxury Makeup Organizer

Trust us, your little one will want to be as organized as possible when settling into her college dorm. And the perfect containers will make her feel good about getting orderly. We like this CosmoCube because it holds up to 24 of her favorite lipsticks as well as tweezers, clippers, files, and tons of makeup because TBH you can never have enough beauty products.

10 High School Graduation Gifts They'll Actually Use
Sephora
available at Sephora Buy Now!
06
Chalkboard Dream Big board

Remind the young ones to dream big with this memento. Just remember to scribble something inspiring before you gift it.

10 High School Graduation Gifts They'll Actually Use
Things Remembered
available at Things Remembered $49.99 Buy Now!
07
She Believed She Could So She Did, High School Graduation Gift

High school grads might not have enough life experiences to understand the power of believing in yourself, but this handmade motivational quote will be sure to get them through the tough times when they arise. And you thought Pinterest had all the sentimental keepsakes.

10 High School Graduation Gifts They'll Actually Use
Etsy
available at Etsy $18 Buy Now!
08
Fossil Gen 2 Smartwatch – Q Marshal Black Silicone

Get him a smartwatch with a built-in fitness tracker to help him lose the inevitable freshman fifteen.

10 High School Graduation Gifts They'll Actually Use
Fossil
available at Macy’s $199.99 Buy Now!
09
Galaxy Book 12” Windows 10 Home, 2-in-1 PC (Wi-Fi), Silver (4GB RAM/128GB SSD)

You can’t go wrong with giving a new grad a computer. And this one is extra special. It boasts a 7th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, is equipped with 4GB RAM and will seamlessly connect to a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. And of course it’s lightweight and hella thin.

10 High School Graduation Gifts They'll Actually Use
Samsung
available at Samsung $1,129.99 Buy Now!
10
Burberry Mr. Burberry Eau de Parfum

If your grad is the king of cologne, you’ll want to give him this warm and spicy scent that’s sure to turn heads.

10 High School Graduation Gifts They'll Actually Use
Sephora
available at Sephora $95 Buy Now!
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