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.
The families involved then initiated a campaign to merge Upland High School with the existing elementary and middle schools of the Upland School District. Superintendent George Renworth supported this initiative, leading to the establishment of the Upland Unified School District in 1986.