Watch: School Department (with help from Joyner Lucas) has upbeat welcome-back message

WORCESTER — Packed with optimism and enthusiasm, a video with back-to-school messages is earning high grades and many views on social media.

The video, created by Worcester Public Schools, features pupils, staff members and public officials — plus a few celebrity well-wishers.

"I want to congratulate everybody and welcome you back," said Joyner Lucas, the rapper who attended South High Community School. "I hope your summer vacation was fire."

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