32 best gifts for high school students graduating in 2021!
If you know a girl graduating high school this year, chances are you want to find high school graduation gifts for her that are useful, meaningful, and worth your money.
I’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re looking for inexpensive high school graduation gift ideas, or you wanna splurge for the graduating girl you know, this list will give you ideas that she will obsess over!
(Trust me. I was a high school graduate only a few years ago, and I have family members and friends who are high school seniors about to graduate right now!)
This post is all about high school graduation gifts for her.
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION GIFTS FOR HER:
1. Light Up Makeup Mirror
Any girl would love this light up makeup mirror, but she’ll especially love it if she’s going to be moving into a dorm in the fall.
Dorm room lighting is not the greatest, so she’ll appreciate having an amazing lighted mirror to do her makeup for a fun night out (or just before class).
2. iPad and Apple Pencil
Many students love using their iPads to take notes! If the girl you’re shopping for prefers technology to paper, then she will obsess over a new iPad and Apple Pencil.
3. AirPods
If the girl you’re shopping for doesn’t already have AirPods, she will absolutely love getting a pair for graduation! These are useful in general, but especially in college they’re super convenient to have so that she can listen to music or podcasts without needing to be attached to her phone all the time.
4. Weighted Blanket
Many students are OBSESSED with weighted blankets right now, and I can attest that they are amazing.
Weighted blankets are said to be good for helping you sleep better and relieve stress. This is perfect for any college students because good sleep is absolutely key when you’re a student!
5. Essential Oil Diffuser
Oil diffusers are so soothing… both the sound of them when they’re on and the smell of the oils. It’s hard to find time to relax in college (or, let’s be honest, shut your brain off for long enough to actually rest) but oil diffusers are so relaxing. So this is one of the most foolproof high school graduation gifts for her!
6. Sound Machine
Yet another sleep related gift!
So, by these suggestions, you can obviously tell how important sleep is in college and how hard it can be to get a good sleep when you’re living in a dorm room.
Well, a sound machine is a great option so that she’s relaxed and not constantly woken up by opening and closing doors and chatter outside her dorm room. Plus, they’re great for midday naps (which, even if you’re not a napper, WILL probably be a thing you do in college).
7. Portable Polaroid Photo Printer
Lots of college freshmen love decorating their dorm room with polaroid photos. But let’s be honest, it’s so much easier to just print them from your phone than to carry around an actual polaroid camera.
With this polaroid photo printer, she can not only snap some awesome pics with her high school friends at grad and in the summer before they leave, but she can also get some awesome photos with her new friends at college and keep them in a photo album or stick them up on her wall!
8. Cute and Practical Laptop Bag
A great laptop bag is a MUST for someone entering the working world or higher education. These bags are so nice and getting her one will make her feel so stylish and professional.
9. Duffel Bag
I can’t even count how many times I’ve used my duffel bag throughout my college career so far.
She needs something practical, trendy and in-style for all those times she crashes in her friend’s dorm, flies home for the break or even goes to the gym. This duffel bag is one of the most genius high school graduation gifts for her 2021 could offer.
10. Espresso Machine
An espresso machine is one of the best high school graduation gifts from parents!
It’s better than just a basic Keurig and perfect for the coffee-loving college student (which, let’s face it, 99% of college students are).
I have this exact espresso machine (I wish I got it as a high school graduation gift but I bought it myself… sad!) and I absolutely love it. I’ve tried other ones in the past and this one is by far my favourite, and at a great price point for everything it comes with.
It’s not big either, so she can easily keep it in her dorm room and it really only takes 5 minutes to make a great latte or americano with this!
11. Cards Against Humanity
This is one of those classic college games that every. single. student. plays.
She’ll be everyone’s favourite person if she has this game on hand!
12. Fancy Pajamas
Get these for her.
Why?
First of all, satin pajamas are super comfy. Second of all, I know it sounds weird, but if she’s going to have a roommate, she probably wants something kinda cute but still effortless and comfy to sleep in. These pajamas are your best bet!
13. Nike Slides
There is nothing more gross than walking around a communal living space with bare feet.
So, slippers are a MUST. I have had these Nike slides for literally almost 6 years now, and they’re still so comfy and almost good as new. They’re super easy to clean (which is a must for dorm room living) and she’ll use them for a long, long time.
14. UGG Slippers
If she likes a more cozy option, these UGG slippers are a great idea that she will obsess over!
15. A Fjallraven
THESE ARE THE BEST BACKPACKS EVER.
I got one right before I started college (again, sadly not as a grad gift in my case) and it is seriously the best backpack I have ever owned. These are on the pricey side for backpacks, but they’re also trendy, durable, practical, and insanely comfortable.
Even when my backpack is carrying 1082380289 pounds, my back feels totally fine.
16. An Echo Dot With Clock
Ok, what more do I even need to say about this?! An echo dot is probably one of the most wanted high school graduation gifts for her.
17. A Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
When university students hang out in friend groups (and even high school students), they carry a speaker around basically everywhere they go. Usually at least 2 or 3 students in any given friend group will have a speaker on them, but it’s always the person with the best speaker who gets to use theirs.
So, getting her this waterproof bluetooth speaker is the perfect graduation gift idea because she’ll always be the one with a great speaker and she doesn’t have to worry as much about it getting ruined by rain or an accidental spill.
18. A Really Pretty Watch
Watches look so classy and professional. If you get her a gorgeous watch like this, she’ll never stop wearing it!
19. An Apple Watch
If she wants something less classic and more multi-purpose, an Apple watch is the way to go. So much you can do on that thing!
20. Gold Bangles
Classic gold bangles are such great high school graduation gifts for daughter because not only do they look great, they’re really meaningful when it comes from a proud parent.
21. Air Purifier
Here’s another dorm room essential. An air purifier is a great way to go. Especially if she’s sensitive to dust, she’ll enjoy it both before she goes to college and once she’s settled into her dorm!
22. Clear Tote Bag
Having a clear tote bag is one of the most useful high school graduation gifts for her if she’s planning to go to lots of games, shows, or concerts. Makes it super easy to get through security, and clear bags are actually really cute!
23. Clever Girl Finance
This is hands down one of the best finance books for young women. It breaks down how to manage your personal finances, the dangers of debt and budgeting strategies you need to know in a way that is so easy to understand.
AND it’s specifically geared towards women and talks about the struggles of college budgeting. What’s not to love?!
24. Portable Charger
Having a portable charger will come in so handy when she’s spending long days on campus.
Walking around a lot means that you aren’t always at an outlet long enough for your phone to charge up. Plus, on nights out, a portable charger can easily become a great tool for safety’s sake.
25. A Great Pair of Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Noise-cancelling headphones for those late night study sessions when you just don’t want the chatter in the hallway or your roommate’s phone conversation to bother you!
(Plus, big headphones like this clearly say “I’m studying, don’t bother me!!”)
26. Money
If you don’t really want to risk getting her the wrong thing, just give her money.
When it comes to high school graduation gifts how much money you give her is another big question. Honestly, you probably already have a pretty good idea about how much you want to spend on her, so just go with your gut.
Another option is to find inexpensive high school graduation gift ideas, and get her something small along with however much cash you’re prepared to give her on top of that.
26. Take her on a shopping spree
Every high school graduate will want to update their wardrobe before heading to college.
So, not only is a shopping spree a GREAT gift, it’s also an amazing way to spend some quality time with her while she’s still at home. If she’s not interested in buying clothes, you can do a dorm room shopping spree — even if it still feels a bit early for that.
27. Stacking Ring Set
If she’s a jewelry lover, you really can’t go wrong with a stacking ring set!
28. Perfume
I hate to make this about me for a second, but this perfume is one of the best smelling perfumes I’ve ever had, and my friends love it too. If she loves smelling good and you want to spoil her with something a little more luxurious, this is a great perfume to grab for her as a graduation gift!
29. The Good Morning, Good Life Planner
Is she super organized and thrives off a good routine?
The Good Morning, Good Life planner will change the game for her, then. It has everything she needs to plan out her morning routine so that she can stay on track with her work by feeling her best every morning.
30. Skincare Mini Fridge
Tons of girls love these skincare mini fridges because they’re a great way to preserve your products. On top of that, having a skincare mini fridge allows for a super easy and compact way to organize your products, which is a must in a tiny dorm room.
31. Hydro Flask
EVERY COLLEGE STUDENT LOVES HYDRO FLASKS.
If you’re looking for budget graduation gift ideas, this is less expensive than a lot of the other options on this list but still great quality. And, it’s something you’ll be guaranteed she uses every day.
32. A Really Nice Blazer
Blazers are some of the perfect high school graduation gifts for her in 2021 because they’re super in-style and can be worn both casually and professionally.
Great option if she loves looking great and wants to step up her professional wardrobe now that she’s a graduated genius!
What high school grad gifts are you gonna give this year?
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