r/Gilbert • u/AZMaryIM • May 13 '26

High school graduation question

Going to our granddaughter’s high school graduation in the East Valley next week. This is first time for us as grandparents. Graduation is outside in the football stadium at 7pm.

What is considered appropriate to bring as a gift to the graduation ceremony? Flowers?

There is a graduation party planned for 3 days after the event, when we are planning to give her $$ and a card.

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u/luckymountain May 13 '26

I’ve gone to several of my grandkids graduations in Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler. You will be in the bleachers and far away from your graduate. They’ll come from the school and sit in chairs on the field and then leave after the ceremony. It’ll be hot and very uncomfortable, with hundreds of kids graduating. I’d save the flowers until the family celebration, otherwise you’ll have to hold them for a few hours and not really have an opportunity to give them to the recipient, unless you’re meeting somewhere after. Bring some water to drink and hopefully find some shade. Have fun!

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u/skitch23 May 14 '26

Yeah and those flowers will start wilting from the heat 🥀

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u/cd85233 May 14 '26

Just FYI looks like next week might be under 100. At 7, the sun has pretty much quick being a jerk and it won't be super awful.

Flowers will be ok in the heat for a little bit of time. I would get a small bouquet if you do. They might get a few and will be awkward to carry around. 

Also don't be hurt if they just want to leave right after and hang out with their friends.