Smart Buy Tire on Campbell.

First and foremost, everyone should panic and make a run in the grocery stores. Don’t forget to buy more toilet paper than you can use in a year.

When comparing schools do not base your decision on what the "best" schools are on standardized testing. Nixa especially has leaned into test scores heavily as a way to boost property values (since they don't have anything else), but the teacher burnout and lack of teacher autonomy is brewing a low-level mutiny. The teachers are being micro-managed to death, and most of the Nixa teachers I know plan to leave in the near future. I mean, if you value test scores over critical thinking and big picture ideas, Nixa will suit your needs, and honestly some people are looking for that. I don't know many Ozark teachers, but I hear it's similar there.

Oh so it’s just sort of exaggeration? I mean I wouldn’t be surprised per say but I was told Cox pays $15.25 starting which is like $5 off what they pay RN’s at my hospital so it doesn’t sound bad

I grew up in Springfield but moved to Republic about 12 years ago. Only my oldest kiddo is school aged - 1st grade- but so far we are really fond of the Republic School District. He recently qualified for their gifted program and they've gone out of their way to keep him engaged. Republic also has a really engaging parks and Rec department and far more parks than other nearby cities (it's part of what keeps us here)

Do your kids have any special interests? Some local districts obviously excel in certain interest areas.

All the close non SPS districts (Willard, Nixa, Republic, Ozark) are growing RAPIDILY and sports are highly competitive and hard to get in to.

I grew up on the north side of Springfield (Reed and Hillcrest) which did have a high level of poverty but I had a FABULOUS experience! Central High School (which is center city and also a high poverty rate) also has an amazing international baccalaureate program with great advanced classes.

I'd be happy to help with any specific questions!

Welcome!

Drive south west for a few hours

My kids went to Nixa and Ozark. Never had any issues personally. However, Nixa has had a couple teacher scandals the last few years, counting the one from today. Maybe not Nixa if I had to choose again.

I've tried to eat there twice, but with my lunch break and the amount of people I see already waiting I just roll over to Subway instead.

I live in the Hickory Hills area, it’s fairly quiet. I attended and my child attends Springfield Public Schools. SPS has a variety of Choice Schools to choose from and soon a Performance and Fine Arts Academy.

El ranchito sabores de Mexico off glenstone tastes like so-cal street tacos

I moved here from a larger metro as well and have found that for the most part, people are friendly. Get ready for a lot of mediocre food. The upside, it makes you REALLY appreciate a good restaurant when you find it. We don’t have high end retail, you gotta go to KC or St. Louis for that stuff. Our weather is very moody, but we have nice seasons.

People say “oh Springfield is going downhill, so much crime, traffic, etc” but those folks have never been in a city. I see more good here than bad and think Springfield is a great place to hang your hat.

I am using a tutor through italki.com for Spanish. I would recommend finding one there.

I'm gonna go get a metric ton of shit paper and put it in my basement apartment.

My boyfriend moved from Boston to Missouri two years ago. I randomly find him talking to strangers in stores because he says “everyone here is so friendly.” It’s 100% real.

DON TONOS!! Tell em fluffy dumper sent ya, they'll charge ya double.

Schools: Greenwood Laboratory School and Summit are both private and non-religious. If you want better public SW SPS is your best in town bet. Otherwise, Nixa and Ozark are gonna be the public’s you want. Hickory Hills and Millwood/Highland are great locations. I’d be happy to give you a longer list of all the things.

I've used Plaza Tire for years. I paid $150 (I think) for lifetime alignments for as long as I own the car. I think I can get 3 a year. lol.

So I don’t have children but know a bunch of people do. Ozark and Nixa both supposedly have really good schools from what I’ve been told. I know a family member that did home school and he had some relationship with public schools so he could participate in sports etc so that could be an option.

I did move from out of state, but it’s been almost 10 years now (late 2013). I live in Ozark now. The people I’ve met have all been really nice. I think mileage there is going to vary. I will say I’ve never met so many people with farm animals as I have here. I don’t really get the county roads people waving at me ever but I’ve also not really had to many “bad experiences”. I’ve never had a package stolen or theft, which I know some people have.

We have a crap ton of restaurants here. So I’d say depends on cuisine but I will list a few of my favorites.

Greek Belly - Greek

Lindburgs or Galloway Grill - burgers

Post Game, Pappos, or the Mill - pizza

The Big Easy - creole/Louisiana style

Caesars - Tex-max/Mexican

Niji, Haruno - sushi

Expensive - The Garrison

Edited just to say welcome to the Ozarks!

They are understaffed out there really bad...

just remember...this is where your wage expectations go to die...

Don Tono

Bohannon Auto on Bennett st just off of Glenstone

Nice, I have a Honda insight, thank you!

I have an alignment scheduled Wednesday at Faught’s in Nixa. I drive a Honda Civic and he told me it would be $65. Very reasonable! I’ll update on how the work is once I get it done!

Nothing actually. I’m joking to keep people away from my fave place. C’mon down. The hatchery alone makes it worth the trip.

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