The affected families then began a movement towards unifying Upland High School with the existing elementary and middle schools of the Upland School District. Superintendent George Renworth promoted this movement and the Upland Unified School District was established in 1986.
Following the affected families' push for unity, they sought to merge Upland High School with the nearby elementary and middle schools within the Upland School District. Under Superintendent George Renworth's guidance, this integration was achieved, resulting in the creation of the Upland Unified School District in 1986.