Libraries

University School has three outstanding libraries that are specifically tailored to students at our two campuses.

The Wean Research Library

The Wean Research Library serves grades 9-12 at the Hunting Valley campus. We provide services and materials to support learning and teaching within the school community while promoting an appreciation of literature and assisting in the development of information literacy skills. Our collection of over 22,000 books, 10,000 ebooks, 25 magazines and journals, and over 30 electronic databases covers various curricular topics and can be accessed from home as well as school. We also provide online practice tests for the AP tests, SAT subject tests, SAT, PSAT, and ACT.

The Sherman Library

The Sherman Library is a 2,500 square foot space consisting of a main room containing the book collection, small tables, comfortable reading area, wall of periodicals, and a student workstation with free copying and supplies. The library serves students in grades 5-8. The Sherman Library collection includes more than 8,000 books and subscribes to 16 magazines and 2 daily newspapers. The library provides access to multiple state-funded databases and three additional electronic resources available from campus as well as home.

The McKinley Library

The McKinley Library at the Shaker campus (grades Jr.K-4), boasts a collection of 12,000 volumes. The librarian provides curricular support for the lower school faculty as well as teaching classes in literature appreciation, library and research skills, and information literacy. Lessons are generally integrated with classroom instruction and themes, or reflect special events during the year. The library resources may be accessed at any time, in person or online, and students are encouraged to use the library for individual study and research.

Library Links

US Library Catalog

Summer Work 2024- 2025

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Link to Middle School Summer Work Communication

Required Summer Reading & Writing

Students Entering Grade 5
Summer Reading Packet - Please complete this packet and bring it to English class on the first day of school.

Summer Work for Students Entering Grades 6-8

Required Summer Reading & Writing

All summer reading and writing assignments for students entering grades 6-8 will be turned in through Google Docs in Google Drive. Boys should look for an email from their current English or social studies teacher the week of June 2-4 with their assignments, and they can also be viewed below. Boys can also search for "2025summer" in their Google Drive search bar. Please review the tech steps that must be completed prior to starting the summer work, and then view your son’s assignment in the links below.

Required Summer Math Bridge

All required summer math work for students entering grades 6-8 will be completed in a program called DeltaMath. Click here for login instructions to DeltaMath. Returning students will be registering and logging in to DeltaMath with their current math teacher before the end of this year. New boys and parents will receive an email with directions on registering for DeltaMath towards the end of May or early June. Summer assignments will become available in DeltaMath June 7. Students should complete the summer work before the first day of school; it will be graded as a math homework assignment at the start of the 2025-26 academic year. Students may also be quizzed on the material the first week of school.

Grades 5-8 Optional Math Support Sessions

We offer drop-in sessions for help with summer math work free of charge to all current US families with sons entering grades 5-8 as well as to incoming middle school families whose sons are new to US. No registration necessary. Please find dates and information on location below. Your son should come to the math lab with specific questions on summer work.

Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. In person at the Shaker Campus. Please park in the Front Circle and walk your son to the POD S entrance. The math lab will be in POD S Room 11.
Monday, August 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. In person at the Shaker Campus. Please park in the Front Circle and walk your son to the POD S entrance. The math lab will be in POD S Room 11.

UPPER SCHOOL
Summer Reading and Math Communication
Required Summer Reading