Best End of Year Gifts for Students – Meaningful Ideas for Kindergarten through High School
It’s that time of year again – time to count down the days until the final week of the school year and summer vacation. Students, teachers, administrators, and parents look forward to that break in routine with anticipation and excitement. It’s the perfect time to select some special end of year student gifts to help those in your classroom, school system, or educational community remember the year and all their education achievements.
Giving end of the year gifts for students that are custom printed with your school’s name, logo or mascot can help solidify school spirit and bring your community together before heading off for family vacations, summer camps, and other warm-weather adventures.
Here are some of the best end of the year student gifts to consider.
Youngest Student End of Year Gifts
Preschool and kindergarten students may be the most excited about both summer vacation and end of year student gifts. After their first years of initial learning and forming friendships, these young children will appreciate a little something to bridge the gap between school and summer.
If you’re planning a special graduation ceremony, you might consider these Graduation Cap Shaped Fans to make the day extra special. Another fun goodbye gift is Crestline’s Paws ‘N Claws Drawstring Backpack, perfect for carrying around summer toys as well as school items in upcoming years
Other top end of year gifts for young students include:
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End of Year Gifts for Elementary Students
A great deal of development, learning, and growth happens in elementary school. While some students may be chomping at the bit to be finished with study and books, others may be wistful about leaving a positive learning environment. Make the transition a little easier with some creative end of year student gifts.
Get them ready for summer activities with some Youth Rubberized Sunglasses or with a Hanes® Youth Tagless® 100% Cotton T-Shirt, complete with your school logo and mascot imprinted.
Best-selling end of year student gifts also may include:
9" Large
Fun Flyer
According to Kay in Indiana, “The products we purchased were age appropriate for our students. When the students came to the office to select their prize/reward, majority of them chose the Frisbee.”
Chameleon Color Changing Pencil with Black Eraser
Take it from Debbie from Newport, OR, who says, “Great product students love them!!!!”
Hanes® Youth Tagless®
100% Cotton T-Shirt
“We ordered these shirts for the baseball team with hopes that they would be durable and last at least through the season where t-shirts usually don't make it through without a lot of damage, holes, and rips. We were absolutely pleasantly surprised when these shirts held up through the season no problem and our message was still standing out and easily seen. Needless to say we were pretty excited and will most likely be coming back for most future orders of things like these shirts!” - Jason, NE
17 oz Chameleon Color Changing Stadium Cup Straw/Lid Set
Heather in Maine says, “We sell these at our school store and we have to keep restocking them as they are one of our most popular items. The color-changing feature is a hit with the kids and the faculty!”
End of Year Gifts for Highschool Students
By the time students are in high school, school spirit is often in full swing. Whether students are athletes, bookworms, service-focused, or leaders, they are working toward figuring out who they are and what they want to become. The end of the year is a great time to recognize high school students for their accomplishments and show them in a special way how important they are to your school community.
Whether your budget allows for inexpensive gifts like the Chameleon Color Changing Shadow Pencil or a Braden 15" Backpack with Laptop Sleeve, Crestline has you covered. Imprint your school mascot or logo to help your students share their spirit even throughout the summer.
Other favorite end of the year gifts for students include:
Pop 2 Bubbles
Keychain
Hannah in MA reports, “Our students LOVE these- such great quality!”
20 oz Bike
and Sports Bottle
“Great Product, big hit with teens, durable, exceeded expectations!” – Seth, NC
Help your school community remember the past year with fondness by giving end of year gifts for students. It’s a great way to appreciate the hard work students have done, encourage school spirit even during the break months, and set up everyone for a fresh, new start in the fall.
Crestline offers a host of youth apparel, school-spirit stadium cups for the big game, and giveaways for sporting and other events year-round. Enjoy bulk discounts by ordering at wholesale prices.
