Summer is over for students in Worcester. They're among the first in Massachusetts to head back to school this week.

At Heard Street Discovery Academy, they literally rolled out a red carpet for the 250 students there. Kids said they're looking forward to science classes and being back with their friends.

"I feel happy right now, but I was a little scared before," said second grader Aria.

Leah Chase, a mother of two, dropped her kids off at the school their father had once attended.

"The teachers always tell me at recess and in the hallway, they have like a little secret handshake, and they give each other hugs," Chase said.

New Worcester superintendent

Monday was also Brian Allen's first day as Worcester superintendent. He went to school in the city.

"I know all the buildings. I kn

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