35 High School Graduation Gifts Your Teen Will Actually Use All the Time (2024)

What better way to document all of their upcoming memories than with this digital camera?! And yes, the pics really do look better than our phone’s camera.

If they’re allll about their skincare regimen (as they should be), then this mini refrigerator is *the* ultimate self-care gift. And it’s v multifunctional with its built-in LED mirror—we love a space-saving gadget! (Because let’s face it, their vanity is cluttered).

If they’re dorming next year, this personal safe will keep all of their valuables protected when they’re not home.

This candle warmer is the perf way to smell their fave candle without any open flames. Super dorm-safe and super cute!

If the couch or their bed is their fave place, then they need this lil cushion that holds all the snacks, remotes, and bevs they could possibly need.

That school backpack is probably so worn out from carrying all those heavy textbooks, so upgrade them with this durable water-repellent backpack that goes with everything.

Whether they have to make it to an 8 a.m. class or a 6 a.m. shift, this all-in-one reading light, sound machine, and sunrise alarm clock will make getting a good night's sleep and waking up on time a liiiittle easier.

They’ll quickly learn that caffeine might be one of the only things that'll get them through their day, and now they can do it in style.

You can’t go wrong with this dainty necklace with their birthstone inside. It also makes the perf layering piece and comes in both gold and silver colorways—obsessed is an understatement!

Their spine will thank them (and you) when they are working on a school essay for over 4+ hours. This handy laptop stand will help them sit up straight and prevent further back pain.

Um, we wish we had these everyday hoops when we were 18. Your grad will def be thanking you every time they put these trendy earrings on!

They will be thanking you each time they throw on these everyday sneakers. Their outfits just got a major upgrade with these trendy and celeb-loved kicks.

A nice suitcase is always a great gift. And this neon green spinner comes with allll the must-have perks, such as a protective lock, built-in charging port, and tons of space for packing. Perf for a trip home...

Give them the gift of salon-level blowouts in the comfort of their own dorm. This blow dryer is not only super easy to use but provides the hair with tons of volume in minutes.

An everyday bag = an adulthood must-have. Not only is this top-rated bag on Amazon super chic, but it’s also under $100!

Okay, so these might make them never want to wear actual shoes again buttttt we swear it’s worth it. Wrapped in genuine fuzzy shearling, who could blame them?!

What’s the easiest way to make ’em feel like you splurged? A fancy lipstick, of course. This one has the cutest bow design on it.

Snacking just got sooo much easier thanks to this lil popcorn device. It comes in a bunch of cute colors and will be perf for late-night snacks in the dorm.

Because everyone needs a leather jacket to complete any outfit.

It seems that every year a new water bottle goes viral on TikTok and this time around, the hottest buy is this one.