We have gathered a list of high school graduation gifts that look forward and backward. Presents like a special photo book of high school friends or uniquely personal jewelry help to celebrate this important milestone and recall so much of what our teens are leaving behind. But other gifts on our list include some of the true college essentials that any high school senior will need as they prepare to leave home for the next phase of their life.
All of these are under $100.
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Best high school graduation gifts
1. YETI Tumbler – Customized
Give your son or daughter a legendary YETI travel mug or water bottle and add their monogram and/or college logo for a truly amazing gift. YETIs keep hot beverages hot or cold for hours on and are available in a range of colors and sizes.
A durable YETI mug would be the perfect gift for your teen.
The Lululemon belt bag would be a great grad gift. Available in numerous trendy colors, the strap on the bag is adjustable and it can be worn on a belt or cross body style.