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You're going to have tons of emotions when your son, daughter or grandchild graduates from high school. On one hand, having more time for yourself is wonderful, but you might experience a bit of empty-nest syndrome as the big day approaches. So after you plan an awesome graduation party, send your teen off with the perfect gift, too. Here, you'll find the top high school graduation gifts, whether they are college-bound, headed to nursing school, taking a gap year or starting their first job.

While cash and gift cards are always a good idea, our list has a mix of unique and thoughtful picks, including dorm room essentials to set them up for an enjoyable college experience. There are some great tech gifts here as well, because no matter where they're going, you'll need to stay connected. And if your teen is the type to want a fistful of cash, never fear, because we've included a literal "money cake" that'll make all their post-grad dreams come true.

Whatever you pick, we know your high school grad will love it. Now all that's left to do is decide what sweet message you're going to write in their graduation card!

Give them what they really want — this graduation cake, which has three tiers of rolled-up bills. The best part? It'll only take about 30 minutes to set up, so planning their graduation party will be a breeze.

Honestly, they are going to use this way more than you think. The bonus is that it's so compact, they can throw it in their purse or bookbag.

They thought their smartphone alarm was good enough, but that was before they met Hatch. Not only will it gently wake them up with a sunrise alarm clock, but it also offers different light options (a soft glow for late-night studying, for example), soothing sounds and white noise.

Dorm life will come with new challenges, but she'll be able to keep her favorite pieces organized (and away from her pesky roommate) with this personalized jewelry box. It's made of faux leather and can be customized with her initial. Plus, it has slots for rings, hangers for necklaces and dividers for earrings.

This stainless steel bookmark is a great blend of practical and sentimental. It comes engraved with an inspiring message, and will be perfect for holding their place in all those textbooks they'll need to study during exams.

They'll never lose their way with this special copper compass, which comes in a real leather pouch for safekeeping. A quote by Thoreau is engraved on the inside, making it the perfect gift for a budding English major.

They can put this tag on literally any item (bike, bags, etc.), and they will never lose track of it. Once the AirTag is situated, it'll show up on their phone, so they know exactly where it is.

College will be a whole new world, so help them prepare early. This New York Times bestseller tackles every issue they might encounter while adjusting to dorm life, from dating to roommate drama.

This sweet makeup bag is the gift she didn't know she needed. It's water-resistant and will hold all of her cosmetics, plus other essentials like her phone, wallet and keys when she travels.

He's got a lot more going on now, so help him stay organized with this docking station that has room for his phone, glasses, keys, wallet and watch. And that's not all. You can get it monogrammed, too!

Clip this holder onto anything to be hands-free while watching Netflix, taking an online class or FaceTiming with you.

With over 15,000 ratings on Amazon, this fill-in-the-blank book is a sweet gift for a high school grad. Use your creativity to fill in the prompts about their life. Reading it will be a great pick-me-up whenever they're feeling down.

For convenience, this graduation necklace comes with a customizable card that'll reinforce just how proud you are of their accomplishments. Made of gold-plated stainless steel and under $40, it's a little bit of luxury she'll treasure for years to come.

Because shower shoes are a must, whether they're living in a dorm or heading to the gym. This pair will protect their feet, and the thick sole and wide strap make it look cool enough to wear out and about.

Even if they aren't leaving the nest, bedroom decor is a must-have at this age. You can go with their name, nickname or a fun saying when you customize this neon sign.

You can't go wrong with a gift card, especially one that comes in such a nice box. And you know they'll love whatever they get since they picked it out themselves.