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The Best High School Graduation Gifts of 2025

Updated December 11, 2025 by Taylor Tobin

For a high school student, graduation day represents a huge accomplishment with many hours of work behind it. And if the newly matriculated student in your life is moving on from high school, you should reward their efforts and acknowledge their importance in your life. Yes, we’re talking about high school graduation gifts!

While money and other “practical” presents are always appreciated, a new graduate might also be excited to receive a gift that specifically speaks to their interests and offers them the chance to unwind and enjoy. That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of high school graduation gifts ranging from tasty snacks and engrossing books to fandom-related collectibles.

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If your graduate is a certified bookworm, check out the literary collections provided by Wordy Traveler and Books & More. If said grad yearns to put their own stories down on paper (or otherwise turn their pen strokes into art), then Inky Box can provide everything they need to get started.

If your graduate has a curiosity about international food culture (or just a keen desire to try some delicious snacks!), Seoulbox and Manga Spice Cafe will more than satisfy those wishes. And if the graduate still loves the movies and book series that helped shape their youth (and continue to inform their adult personalities), then you can honor those fandom devotions with the Smugglers Crate or the Harry Potter Box.

The gifts on this list offer you (as a new grad’s loved one) the chance to honor your graduate’s achievements and also give them the opportunity to have some fun and try some new things with one of these festive and expertly-curated boxes.

Every graduate’s goals are unique, and every graduation gift should reflect who that person is and what they love!

Below you’ll find a curated list of high school graduation gifts perfect for your grad.

The Inky Box Monthly

From $35.95 per box

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Perfecting the art of calligraphy and hand lettering takes time and patience. The Inky Box delivers a full set of supplies, such as high-quality media paper, paint pens, ink, and downloadable practice sheets for creatives who enjoy learning how to create letters that are as beautiful as the stories they’re used to tell.

Shipping: Subscribe by the last day of the month to receive the next month's box! Boxes will ship the first week of the month after you subscribe!

Customer Review

"As someone who merely dabbles in hand lettering, but is always interested in trying out some of the more popular products, this has been great! The pens in each box are always fun, and the cards have been filling up my back-up card collection quite well! There was one instance where shipping was going to be late (due to unforeseen circumstances) and the seller quickly alerted me about it as well as updating me about when the late orders shipped. It was very helpful." - Landon D.

Manga Spice Cafe Subscription Box

From $45.95 per box

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Bringing the unique experience of a manga cafe from Tokyo to their front door, Manga Spice Cafe is a fun monthly box that's perfect for lovers of manga, anime, and all things Japanese. Each box delivers 3 newly released manga, suitable for those 15+, along with 3-5 sweet or savory Japanese snacks, 1 cafe drink item, a detailed artist info sheet, and occasional surprise gifts.

Shipping: Boxes ship during the last week of each month, on the 26th, and will arrive at your door on or before the 9th of the new month. Example: Ships June 26th, Arrives July 9th or sooner.

Customer Review

"Fun! I ordered one box for my daughter, and I will definitely order a second! Opening up a box that comes in the mail is still a treat! She was excited when the box arrived. There was info on the ingredients in the treats (which is helpful when recipient is a vegetarian), and details about the curated books. The included books look awesome! Very well done, thank you." - Cara K.

Lobby Box's Movie Night Themed Snack Boxes

From $50.00 per box

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Upgrade movie night with the Lobby Box, a movie night snack box shipped straight to their home with artisan popcorn, classic movie theater box candy, themed treats, themed candies, craft sodas, and fun art, all curated to match the monthly movie recommendation.

Shipping: Our June box is themed off of Parent Trap. June boxes begin shipping this week. We are no longer accepting Renewals or New Box orders. All current subscriptions will be continued until the subscription period ends. Thank you for supporting our Snack Boxes! We are currently selling new products and boxes at our Etsy and Cratejoy shops.

Customer Review

“We received our first Lobby Box last week. The snacks were very yummy and there was plenty to do around. Watched it with Jurassic Park...forgot how scary that movie was. A wonderful experience and a great family night or date night treat.” –Thomas D.

Snack Box for Students - College Snack Gift Box | Back to School Snack Basket & Candy Box (50+ Snacks)

From $32.00 per box

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Shipping: Additional boxes (after your first shipment) will be sent between the 9th - 12th of each month. Snack boxes are shipped via USPS or UPS ground shipping. Delivery times vary depending on your location but generally take 3-7 business days to arrive. Shipping & delivery dates are NOT guaranteed.