It’s graduation season, which means it’s time for graduation lunchbox ideas! There are so many ways to make fun finger foods to celebrate our graduates. We have handpicked a selection of easy-to-make graduation food ideas that we find perfect for the lunchbox. We hope that it will help you make this celebration special!
1. Graduation Caps

Use your favorite bread or cheese and you can make a graduation cap with a simple square or a diamond shape.
- Easy treat idea: you can use a Brownie that you can top with a chocolate cap, make Candy Cup Caps with the help of Bakerella‘s tutorial, or go for one of the most popular hacks: the Ferrero rocher cap. See the easy tutorial from Party Pinching.
2. Diploma Rolls

If your child likes tortilla wraps, they will fall for the wrap diploma (See the easy recipe by Nichelodeonparents). A puff pastry-filled diploma is an option you can also play with. Don’t miss the easy Nutella puff pastry diploma recipe.
- Easy treat idea: the Diploma Cookies from Land O’Lakes.
3. Numbers and Letters

Use your regular cookie cutters to carve your message with the food your pack (ie. GRAD, CONGRATULATIONS, LAST DAY OF SCHOOL as shown here in Weelicious’ lunchbox. You can also simply introduce the next grade using pasta letters or numbers as shown in ono_keiki_grindz’s lunchbox.
- Easy tip: add an encouraging lunchbox note to help your students stay focused and keep their eyes on the finish line. Make your own note by printing our “Last Lunchbox Of The School Year” template for FREE.
4. Customization Ideas

- Turn a Pretzel into a Graduation Pen. Whether you have a kid graduating from kindergarten or college, I bet they’ll love these graduation pretzels pops from Hungry Happening.
- Turn your ready-to-eat snack into a Graduation Snack. What is more convenient than customizing the existing packaging? Check out the fun snack idea with Ritz made by Heather Scott.
- If you can plan ahead, turn a photo into a custom cookie for your graduate.
The last week of school is a ton of mixed feelings: last grades, year-end parties, but also saying goodbye to friends and teachers, and sometimes school changes. The lunchbox you send to school is once again a great way to show your support and your encouragement. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate together with fun lunch ideas, and get ready for a well-deserved summer break!
Do you need more graduation food inspiration before you get started? Make sure to explore the latest trends on Teuko.com. Search lunch ideas by food or theme of your preference and see what other parents have been sharing to inspire you!