Graduating from high school is a fantastic accomplishment that you should acknowledge and celebrate in a memorable way. Your child will feel appreciated and thrilled to share the day with you and your loved ones while highlighting this milestone. Here are a few ways to commemorate your child’s high school graduation.
Throw a Graduation Party
Throwing a grand graduation party is a classic way to commemorate your child’s high school graduation. Select a cool theme, perhaps the college of their choice or favorite sports team or color, and invite all their friends and loved ones. Be sure to hire a great catering team and DJ to make the celebration one to remember. Having the guests bring your grad a gift is a great way to make them feel special and celebrated.
Plan a Staycation
A staycation is a fun way to celebrate your child’s accomplishment. Find a nice resort in your hometown or somewhere not too far from your city and book a weekend stay. Dine out, order room service, relax by the pool, or explore the resort together as a family.
You can even add to the surprise by decorating the hotel room or suite with balloons and presents to make them feel extra special. A staycation is ideal if you don’t have the funds to travel outside the city but want to get away from home.
Take Them on Vacation
This is a lavish way of celebrating your child’s success! They will love and cherish the experiences that come from this gift. Choose a location your child has maybe expressed an interest in and plan a stay out of town. Book fun excursions and perhaps even a celebratory dinner at a resort to commemorate their graduation. You’ll give them the gift of seeing the world and broadening their experiences as they prepare for the next chapter of their life.
Open a Bank Account
Opening a bank account for your child is a more serious way of introducing them to the adult world and celebrating their accomplishment. Setting your child up for financial success by explaining the importance of a savings account and knowing how to save is a thoughtful way to commemorate your child’s high school graduation. Bonus points if you leave a monetary graduation gift to start!
While there are plenty of ways to commemorate, you must find a unique way that is special to your child and will fit their personality and interests.