High School Graduation Announcements

It’s 2026 and your senior is graduating from high school! Mark this very special milestone with high school graduation announcements that show off your grad’s personality, accomplishments and future plans. Personalized with photos, colors and your own custom wording, Pear Tree’s affordable high school graduation party invitations and announcements let you share their achievement in fun and modern style!

Why Should We Send a High School Graduation Announcement? 

You don’t have to send a grad announcement, but we recommend you do for so many reasons! 

Sending a high school graduation announcement is a meaningful tradition that goes beyond just sharing the news—it's a celebration of accomplishments and a way to express gratitude to those who have supported the graduate throughout their academic journey. Think of it as sharing the joyous culmination of years of hard work with friends and family who have been there every step of the way. Receiving such happy news in the mailbox adds an extra layer of excitement and connection that digital messages simply can't replicate.

Moreover, a graduation announcement serves as a gentle nudge for friends and family who may wish to commemorate the occasion with a thoughtful gift. It provides them with the perfect opportunity to express their congratulations and share in the graduate's success. If you're planning a celebration, these announcements can effortlessly double as invitations, streamlining the communication process for your special day.

In a world dominated by digital communication, creating a printed high school graduation announcement becomes a cherished keepsake. It's a tangible reminder of the graduate's achievements and a way to preserve the memories of this significant milestone. Don't miss the chance to make this graduation a truly unforgettable experience for both the graduate and those who have been a part of their journey.

Should High School Grad Announcements Include Photos? 

It’s common for graduation announcements for high school to include photos, but they don’t have to. The beauty of making your announcement online is that you can customize your card with or without photos. 

If you do add photos of your high school grad, have fun with it! Whether you’re looking for an announcement that feature one fantastic senior portrait, or have lots of photos to share in a collage-style format, we promise you’ll find a grad announcement card that’s perfect for you.

The Best High School Graduation Party Invitations 

Invite to your high school graduation celebration with the best in class – Pear Tree's collection of high school graduation party invitations. Our unique styles go beyond the ordinary, offering fun designs that effortlessly capture the essence of this momentous occasion. 

Personalize your invitations by adding your favorite photos of the graduate. With customizable color options, you have the creative freedom to match your invitation to your graduate's unique style, ensuring a personalized touch that sets the tone for this huge milestone celebration! 

What to create an invitation that stands out from the rest? Explore innovative formats like our Seal and Send invitations, a chic all-in-one option that doesn’t even need an envelope! Our trifold invitations are super popular and unfold to reveal a dynamic display of photos and details. 

Pear Tree's commitment to quality ensures that every invitation is crafted with precision and attention to detail. Whether you prefer a classic design or a contemporary look, our high school graduation party invitations offer a perfect blend of style and customization. 

Does a High School Grad Announcement Have to be Traditional?

It can be, but there are really no rules anymore when it comes to the style of your announcement. 

Traditional high school graduation announcements usually include classic elements like sweeping script fonts and colors that are either gold and black, or school colors. 

But these days, your grad cards can be totally unique and modern too. Show off your personality with non-traditional colors like pink, purple or trendy earth-tones. Our tools make it easy to get creative and design a card for boys, girls, twins or even triplets! 

Browse all the available designs and decide what style best suits you. Formal to funny, and even heartfelt cards designed with Christian themes and bible verses, we promise you’ll find an announcement that suits your style.

What Goes On a High School Graduation Announcement or Party Invitation? 

Your graduation announcement should include a few key pieces of information: 

The grad’s name

The name of their high school 

Their graduation year 

If you’re using your announcement as your graduation party invitation too, then be sure to add:

Time, date and place of the grad party 

RSVP information, if you’re requesting it

And finally, you can make your high school announcement extra fun with: 

Academic accomplishments like graduating with honors 

Sports and activity related shout outs 

Future plans for college or work 

Finding a design that’s a good fit for the amount of information you want to share is important. If you’re just adding the basics, send a simple graduation announcement. But if you want to pack it full of photos and details, a folded grad announcement is probably the best fit.