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As new high school students start attending their new school, it can be overwhelming and scary. Even students that have been attending the school for a long time can be overwhelmed. Receiving a gift that inspires, motivates, or comforts them will go a long way in making them feel more confident and ready to take on the day. The question is: what kinds of gifts will do this? Well, here is a whole list of things that will make a good impact on them.
Fantastic Welcome Gifts for High School Students
These gifts are the perfect way to welcome high school students! Take a look, and you won’t have a problem choosing the right gifts.
Lucky Koi Fish Keychain
A simple “good luck” can make a significant impact on them and their confidence level. Plus, they can keep whatever keys they need to carry on it.
Personalized Water Bottle
Their name ora. special message on this personal letter tumbler will give them something portable to drink more water from, or even their coffee in the morning.
“Freshman squad” Shirt
If they are coming into the school as a freshman, this fun “freshman squad” shirt will make their first few days easier.
Daily Planner
It can be tough to keep track of all your different classes, homework, and extra curricular activities once you reach high school. Set students up for success with a daily planner. Plus it builds important personal management skills that they’ll need once they graduate.
Pencil Case
You’re never too old for a fun pencil case. High school students will appreciate one of these to carry around their pens, pencils, and other supplies.
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Multicolor Pencil
Fun and budget friendly! Perfect for handing out on the first day of school.
High School Survival Kit
Pair this printable high school survival kit card with some fun-size versions of the items listed on it for a fun way to say “welcome to high school”.
Mini Notebook
For mini notes! You never know when you’ll need one of these.
Personalized Bookmark
Plenty of reading coming up during their high school years so it’s best to be prepared. Plus these personalized bookmarks are super cool.
Positive Notes on Pencils
These positive notes on their pencils will make schoolwork and homework more encouraging.
Words of Wisdom Pins
Fill them with all kinds of wisdom, with these words of wisdom pins to wear on their backpack, shoes, or clothes.
Kindness Confetti Quotes
These printable kindness confetti quotes remind them to keep moving forward, and to be kind to their friends and other students no matter how hard their day might get.
Mantra Bracelet with Engraved Positive Inspirational Quote
Once again, an encouraging mantra, one that they can wear on their wrist, will help them when times are more challenging.
Custom Tote Bag
You can put either the school name or mascot’s name on this custom tote bag, and that will help them carry anything extra that they need to carry.
Growth Mindset Positive Affirmation Cards for Students
The growth mindset is something that schools are teaching all over now, and these cards will keep them focused on having that kind of mindset.
“Progress over perfection” Decal
Great for their car window or their laptop/tablet, to remind them that progress is much more important than perfection.
Keychain
Keychains are handy for keys (of course) but also headphones, wallets, and anything else they might want to keep on hand. I like that it can be hooked onto a backpack too.
Shoelace Charms
These are a fun way for students to show off what’s important to them or keep their shoes labelled. A great welcome gift idea for a gym teacher or coach to give high school students!
Growth Mindset Printable
This growth mindset printable is something they can put on the front of a binder or folder, or they can hang up on their wall at home or in their locker, to keep them growing.
“Life is tough but so are you” Printable
Life may be tough, but these students are really strong too.
Inspirational Tattoos
Keep them believing in themselves and in others, as well as the world, with these temporary tattoos.
Inspirational Quote Pens
If pencils are not their thing, then these inspirational quote pens are the next best things.
Custom “Class Of” Keychain With School Colors
Get their graduating year so they have a little extra motivation to do well in their studies. Love that it can be customized with your schools colors!
High school can be some of the toughest years of school. They are preparing for college, taking on more work than they might have ever before, and carrying the weight of the world. A simple gift is such a big gesture!
